Field Spray & Fertilizer Technician

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a Mobile Sprayer to ensure safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides across our nursery operations. This role requires operating spray equipment, maintaining records, and complying with all local and state regulations.

The candidate should have a pesticide applicator license or certification and prior experience in fertilizer and crop protection product application; lifting up to 75 lbs and outdoor work in varying conditions

Qualifications

• License or certification to apply chemical pesticides.
• Experience in fertilizers and crop protection product application.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers and herbicides in accordance with local/state regulations.
• Identify weeds, pests, and plants as part of post- and pre-emergency work.
• Operate spray equipment and calibrate, mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a Mobile Sprayer to ensure safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides across our nursery operations. This role requires operating spray equipment, maintaining records, and complying with all local and state regulations.

The candidate should have a pesticide applicator license or certification and prior experience in fertilizer and crop protection product application; lifting up to 75 lbs and outdoor work in varying conditions