Chemical Technician

Prosper, Town of (TX); Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is looking for a qualified Chemical Technician. This role involves controlling weed and insect populations, applying pesticides, and ensuring the health of the Town’s turf areas. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, relevant experience, and necessary licenses.

Benefits

Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flex Scheduling Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant work experience is required.
• Ability to obtain right of way and aquatic pesticide categories within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled technical labor to control weed and insect populations.
• Apply pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers as needed.
• Prevent harmful diseases and fungi in the Town’s turf areas.

Skills

Technical labor

Pesticide application

Weed and insect control

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Valid Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Texas Class C driver’s license

Job description

The Town of Prosper is currently seeking qualified and dedicated individual

for the position of:

Chemical Technician.

Hiring Range: $44,924 - $48,888

Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match Medical, Dental, and Vision

Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment

Flex Scheduling Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Two years of relevant work experience.

• Valid Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain the “right of way” and “aquatic” categories of TDA within one year of the date of hire.

Under general supervision, the Chemical Technician performs skilled technical labor to control the weed and insect population, apply various pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical applications, prevent potentially harmful diseases and fungi in the Town’s turf areas.


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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.

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