Agronomy Tech (50730)

Juniper; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Juniper is seeking an Agronomy Technician to responsibly apply fertilizers, pesticides, and IPM practices across our landscape maintenance properties in the Southeast. You will identify turf and ornamental issues, prepare products per label instructions, and maintain records and safety compliance.

Join a growing, award-winning landscape firm committed to values of Welcome/Grow/Celebrate, offering health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience applying fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and IPM as required.
• Knowledge of label instructions and safety procedures.
• Comfort with record-keeping and communication with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify turf and ornamental issues as they arise.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and insecticides per label instructions.
• Prepare products according to label instructions and safety precautions.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and maintain vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of products used and work orders.
• Support IPM duties and miscellaneous tasks.

Skills

IPM practices

Fertilizer application

Pesticide safety

Tools

Spray equipment operation

Job description

Juniper is Growing! We are seeking an Agronomy Technician responsible for the safe and appropriate application of fertilization and Integrated Pest Management needs for our landscape maintenance properties.

Juniper is a full-service landscape design, build, and management company servicing the Southeast. We are recognized as an award-winning leader in our industry with over 20 locations and 2,000+ team members. At Juniper, the foundation of who we are, how we perform, and how we treat others is guided by our core values. We are committed to a culture that welcomes, grows, and celebrates people who share in our mission to design, build, and maintain the best landscaping in the industry.

We offer career growth opportunities and excellent benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO plans). Join our company, where we Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper!

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 in accordance with accepted industry practices, safety procedures, label instructions, and rules and requirements of various Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies


• Preparing and mixing products according to label instructions and product specifications, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions


• Ensuring the safe and proper operation of tools, vehicles, and equipment; adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements


• Maintaining cleanliness of vehicle and equipment


• Maintaining accurate records of products used


• Completing all required correspondence regarding work orders


• Retention of customers through rapport, communication, and met expectations


• Using hand tools, power tools and/or equipment to perform IPM duties


• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

About Us

Juniper is a full-service landscape design, build, and management company servicing the Southeast. Our family of companies proudly includes Juniper, Davis Landscape, Elegant, Shooter & Lindsey, and Rip's. We are recognized as award-winning leaders in our industry with over 30 locations and 2,000+ team members. At Juniper, the foundation of who we are, how we perform, and how we treat others is guided by our core values. We are committed to a culture that welcomes, grows, and celebrates people who share in our mission to design, build, and maintain the best landscaping in the industry.

We offer career growth opportunities and excellent benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO plans). Join our company, where we Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper!