Pest & Turf Spray Technician — Growth & Benefits

Terracare Associates; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

7 Paid Holidays

1 week Paid Time Off

Job summary

Terracare Associates in Antioch, California is seeking a pesticide operator to manage turf pest and disease prevention and treatment for commercial landscapes. You will perform fertilization, herbicide applications, and pest management using approved spray equipment.

Responsibilities include calculating product quantities, mixing and applying products, maintaining safety standards, and completing paperwork.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of commercial pesticide operator experience.
• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed.
• Pesticide License issued by the state where employed.
• Strong sense of customer service and urgency.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Organizational Skills.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization, herbicide and pest management treatments on turf using approved spray equipment.
• Calculate product and carrier quantities.
• Properly mix and apply plant protection and/or fertilizer products using various types of application equipment.
• Safe Handling and use of all chemicals.
• Properly complete required paperwork.

Skills

Pesticide application

Customer service

English writing

Basic Excel

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Terracare Associates in Antioch, California is seeking a pesticide operator to manage turf pest and disease prevention and treatment for commercial landscapes. You will perform fertilization, herbicide applications, and pest management using approved spray equipment.

Responsibilities include calculating product quantities, mixing and applying products, maintaining safety standards, and completing paperwork.