Groundskeeping Spray Technician - 530326

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama’s Grounds department is seeking a Groundskeeping Spray Technician to apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers across campus roadsides, ditches, and landscaped areas. The role involves inventory management and mixing of chemicals, with responsibilities for calibration and safe operation of spray equipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of related groundskeeping experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of herbicide, landscaping, or groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers as directed.
• Inventory, distribute, store, and purchase chemicals.
• Calibrate spray equipment and mix chemicals per instructions.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Record keeping

Chemical safety

Communication

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray truck

Computerized spray machine

200 gallon sprayer

Backpack sprayer

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $16.63 - Midpoint: $19.95 (Hourly N3)

Department/Organization

504103 - Grounds

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Job Summary

The Groundskeeping Spray Technician applies herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers in roadsides, ditches, easements, ornamental plants, etc. Inventories, distributes, stores, and purchases herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Mixes herbicides and chemicals for the purpose of spraying. Calibrates computer equipment and calculates percentages desired in the mix of various herbicides. Plans and carries out work, resolving any problems in accordance with instructions, policies and accepted practices, and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Drives various vehicles from site to site. May serve as a lead worker over other Grounds employees.

Additional Department Summary

Stand, walk, lift, and carry groundskeeper equipment for prolonged periods. Shifts may exceed 8 hours per day depending on the condition of the grounds and campus event schedules. Work will take place in all types of weather and temperatures (hot, cold, rain, etc., depending on the season). Works at assigned locations, including football games.

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of herbicide, landscaping, or groundskeeping experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to perform preventative and minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Ability to maintain accurate records related to chemical application. Ability to operate a spray truck, computerized spray machine, 200 gallon sprayer, backpack sprayer, fertilizer and spreader, aerifier and hand tools. Ability to identify varieties of weeds, trees, flowers, shrubs, and grasses. Ability to lead and instruct a small work crew. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to interact effectively with the public.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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