Pesticide Application Technician

Utilities Service, LLC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Spray Technician to apply herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides to soil or plants at commercial and residential sites. You will operate sprayers, trucks, and related equipment following label directions and safety rules to ensure effective, compliant applications.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year of horticultural spraying experience, knowledge of spraying techniques, and relevant licenses (Weed & Right of Way or Ornamental & Turf).

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience in horticultural spraying on commercial/residential properties (1 year).
• Knowledge of horticultural chemicals and spraying techniques.
• Weed & Right of Way License and/or Ornamental & Turf License.

Responsibilities

• Operates light on heavy vehicles, tools, and equipment in the application of various pesticides and lawn care functions, e.g. trucks, sprayers, tractors.
• Applies pesticides as needed in accordance with prescribed use and within accepted industry practices, and rules and requirements of various Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and mixes chemical agents used in the trade; prepares work area prior to the beginning job and cleans area after completion of the job.
• Ensures the safe and appropriate use of various chemicals agents and substances, mixing such according to label instruction and product specifications, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Gather and analyze information

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Spray Technician to apply herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides to soil or plants at commercial and residential sites. You will operate sprayers, trucks, and related equipment following label directions and safety rules to ensure effective, compliant applications.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year of horticultural spraying experience, knowledge of spraying techniques, and relevant licenses (Weed & Right of Way or Ornamental & Turf).