Mobile Sprayer

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

Job SummaryMoon Valley Nurseries is looking for a Mobile Sprayer to manage the company’s safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for the company.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the safe application of both granular and liquid fertilizers and herbicides in adherence to all local and state regulations.Engage in post and pre-emergency weed control, insect identification, weed identification, and plant identification.Operate all spray equipment.Spray, calibrate, mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers.Operate computers on equipment operated by computers or other advanced technologies.Handle packaged agricultural chemicals within appropriate safety guidelines.Clean and maintain equipment.Maintain daily application records.Participate in required training, such as tree/plant protection product mixing and operation of application equipment.Other duties as assigned and as needed.Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesLicense or certification to apply chemical pesticides.Previous experience in fertilizers and crop protection product application, farming, and/or nursery a plusClear and effective communication, documentation, and reading comprehension skills.Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.Ability to work additional hours to meet business demands.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Physical requirements/Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers, and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.OTHERSubject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulationsAbout UsMoon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.#MVNLABOR