Licensed Parks Landscape Spray Technician

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple, TX is seeking a landscape spray technician to apply fertilizers and herbicides across the parks system, rural roadsides, and other City properties. A current Texas Department of Agriculture non-commercial applicator license or ability to obtain within six months is required.

You will monitor landscape health, prepare chemical mixtures, maintain equipment, keep records, follow safety guidelines, and support city events as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with chemical and/or fertilizer applications including equipment calibration and use (preferred).
• Record keeping related to chemical applications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical and fertilizer applications at assigned properties.
• Monitors landscape health and care needs.
• Measures proper amounts of chemicals for applications and applies treatments.
• Operates, maintains, and cleans chemical application equipment.
• Creates and maintains records of all chemical applications.
• Follows state guidelines for chemical application, handling, and storage.

Skills

Chemical/fertilizer application

Education

Texas Department of Agriculture non-commercial applicator license

Driver's license

Job description

The City of Temple, TX is seeking a landscape spray technician to apply fertilizers and herbicides across the parks system, rural roadsides, and other City properties. A current Texas Department of Agriculture non-commercial applicator license or ability to obtain within six months is required.

You will monitor landscape health, prepare chemical mixtures, maintain equipment, keep records, follow safety guidelines, and support city events as needed.