Lead Grounds Spray Technician

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

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.