Lead Spray Technician

environmentaldesigns; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

On-demand pay

Career advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Job summary

Environmental Designs is seeking a Lead Spray Technician in Colorado to oversee turf, shrub, and tree fertilization, weed control, and pesticide applications. You will direct 2–3 crew members, coordinate with management, and train staff on proper techniques to ensure safe, compliant applications.

You must hold or obtain a Colorado Qualified Supervisors license (206/207) within 3 months and have 2 years of related experience; lifting requirements and driving record are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years’ experience in landscape fertilization, herbicide, and/or pesticide applications.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred but not required.
• Must have or obtain a Qualified Supervisors License in 206 and 207 within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the landscape plant health care program including turf, shrub, and tree fertilization, weed control, and pesticide applications.
• Direct crews of 2-3 people and coordinate schedules with management.
• Train employees on proper application techniques and assist complete applications.
• Manage equipment maintenance, safety kits, and first aid; ensure compliance with agriculture rules.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership/coordination

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Education

Qualified Supervisors license (206/207)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Environmental Designs

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

The Lead Spray Technician will oversee all aspects of the landscape plant health care program to include turf, shrub, and tree fertilization, weed control, and pesticide applications. The ideal candidate must be able to direct crews of 2-3 people, coordinate schedule with management staff, train employees on proper application technics, help crews’ complete applications, perform work on budget, and preform applications to the Colorado Department of Agriculture requirements.

The person will be responsible for proper storage, handling, mixing, and applying various herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides including the proper record keeping of all chemical applications. They will ensure that all training requirements are met per the Department of Agriculture. This requires being familiar with all applicable rules and regulations.

This person will oversee that all our equipment is working and maintained properly, and that all crews have the proper first aid, safety, and spill response kits. This person will also aid in the applications.

The ideal candidate would possess a current Qualified Supervisors license in categories 206 and 207. However, we are willing to help a qualified candidate get their license if they do not currently have one.

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must have a clean drivers record and a valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Must have or be able to get within 3 months a Qualified Supervisors License in categories 206 and 207.
• Must have 2 years’ experience in landscape fertilization, herbicide, and or pesticide applications.
• Must have excellent work ethic, be professional, and organized.
• Must be able to use Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred but not necessary.

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $20.00 - $28.00

This is an EVERGREEN requisition that remains open year-round.

Environmental Designs is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Environmental Designs is an On Demand Daily Pay employer