Agronomy Field Technician – Landscape IPM Specialist

Juniper; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Juniper is seeking an Agronomy Technician to safely apply fertilization and IPM for our landscape maintenance properties. The role focuses on diagnosing turf and ornamental issues and applying products per label instructions while following safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a certified pesticide applicator with a valid driver’s license and experience with turf management. This is a full-time, outdoor position requiring physical stamina and the ability to work in varying weather

Qualifications

• Certified Pesticide applicator required.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to clear MVR.
• BMP Best Management Practices Certificate preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of pesticide, fertilizer, and herbicide products and calibration.
• Knowledge of turf and ornamental issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Horticulture and agricultural experience preferred.
• Experience with operating a Z sprayer.
• Must be willing to work long hours outdoors in extreme temperatures and direct sun.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, diagnosing, and treating turf and ornamental issues as they arise.
• Applying fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and insecticides as needed to lawns, shrubs and plant material following safety rules and label instructions.
• Preparing and mixing products according to label instructions and product specs with proper safety precautions.
• Ensuring safe operation of tools, vehicles, and equipment and adhering to safety standards.
• Maintaining vehicle and equipment cleanliness.
• Maintaining accurate records of products used.
• Completing all required work order correspondence.
• Maintaining customer retention through communication and meeting expectations.
• Using hand and power tools to perform IPM duties.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pesticide application

Driver’s license

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

IPM knowledge

Team collaboration

Outdoor work readiness

Calibration knowledge

Education

Horticulture experience

Agriculture background

Tools

Z sprayer

Pesticide calibration

BMP certificate

Job description

Juniper is seeking an Agronomy Technician to safely apply fertilization and IPM for our landscape maintenance properties. The role focuses on diagnosing turf and ornamental issues and applying products per label instructions while following safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a certified pesticide applicator with a valid driver’s license and experience with turf management. This is a full-time, outdoor position requiring physical stamina and the ability to work in varying weather