Parks Chemical Applicator & Grounds Technician

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision insurance

Life insurance

TMRS retirement

Job summary

The City of Mesquite is seeking a Pesticide Applicator to apply chemicals to parks, medians, and rights-of-way, and to maintain chemical inventory and records. You will operate various sprayers and ensure compliance with safety and policy standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting with budget forms, and training staff in chemical applications. Requires licenses and a valid driver’s license, with progression toward Aquatics certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of direct experience in mixing and applying herbicides and pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Mix and apply chemical pesticides and herbicides to City parks, athletic fields, medians, rights-of-way, ponds, and special maintenance areas.
• Prepare records and reports regarding chemical usage/inventories, wind speeds, and temperatures.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and equipment; organize and maintain chemical room; issue chemicals to park maintenance personnel for usage.
• Assist Park administration in preparing lawn and ornamental chemical budget and bid forms.
• Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
• Operate a variety of spray equipment including power sprayer, self-contained sprayer, push sprayer, and backpack sprayer.
• Train and supervise chemical applications of other Park Services Division employees.
• Perform a variety of park maintenance activities when not applying chemicals including maintenance of landscape areas such as tree pruning, tree/landscape planting, and inspecting various sites for lawn and ornamental pest/disease infestations or problems.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and vehicles; service and perform minor repairs on equipment as necessary.
• Perform random site inspections of areas treated for target pests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Mesquite is seeking a Pesticide Applicator to apply chemicals to parks, medians, and rights-of-way, and to maintain chemical inventory and records. You will operate various sprayers and ensure compliance with safety and policy standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting with budget forms, and training staff in chemical applications. Requires licenses and a valid driver’s license, with progression toward Aquatics certification within six months.