Job Summary:
ULS is currently seeking a Certified Industrial Pesticide Applicator to join our team in Calgary. This position will be responsible for performing all sections of Plant Health Care, including: mixing, preparing and spraying pesticides, equipment maintenance, customer relations and other duties as required.
Major Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain applicator equipment.
- Always demonstrating safety leadership and safe work practices
- Responsible for the mixing and preparation of pesticides
- Demonstrating proper pesticide application skills
- Providing exceptional customer service & client experiences
- Understanding and following directives on all pesticide and fertilizer work orders
- Record keeping and report writing
- Utilizing appropriate PPE to carry out job duties
- Additional tasks as required
Education, Experience, Required Skills:
Required
- Minimum High School Diploma
- Valid Industrial Pesticide Applicator Certification
- 2+ years’ experience in pesticide application
- Valid Driver’s License (class 5), ability to provide copy of driver’s abstract and own reliable transportation
- Professional and safety minded
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and succeed
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- All successfully candidates must provide a recent criminal record check as part of employment
Preferred
- Previous landscaping, snow removal and/or maintenance experience is an asset
- Ability to take direction, learn and work independently as well as part of a team
- Motivated and energetic team player with an attention to detail and great work ethic
Working conditions:
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy intensive tasks for extended periods of time
- Working in a variety of outdoor environments with the ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures
- Physically demanding position that includes repetitive motions
- Significant standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push and pull weights of up to 100 lbs
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We thank all applicants for applying; only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.