PHC Technician

ALM Commercial Landscaping; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lawn Management Company (LMC) is seeking a Chemical Applicator to perform applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators at customer properties in Houston, TX. This full-time, benefit-eligible position runs Monday–Friday, 6am–3pm, with responsibilities including pest control, equipment calibration, and record-keeping.

The role requires an applicator license, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous applicator experience is required.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Applicator's license is required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, excessive heat/cold, and humidity and extended workdays and weeks depending on weather and time of year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect turf, ornamental plants, and public facilities for insect or disease infestations and determine treatments.
• Mix and measure all chemicals and calibrate spraying equipment per regulations and safety standards.
• Safely apply pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators as directed by manuals and regulations.
• Operate and calibrate equipment and vehicles including sprayers and spreaders.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and tools and keep accurate records as required by regulations.
• Perform weekly maintenance of trucks, trailers, and PHC equipment and report issues for repairs.

Skills

Pesticide application

English language

Physical stamina

Education

Applicator's license

Driver's license

Tools

Aspire

Job description

Within our extensive family of companies, your current team will have the opportunity to advance their careers and take on new and more senior roles.

Employee experience

I’m excited because I don’t want to stay in the same position. I want to keep moving to the top, as far as I can go.

We’ve been pleased, the transition has been seamless. Our production teams have continued to work as Woodlake Outdoor.

We’ve had the benefit of new operational software and additional resources and rolling it out through our team

We’ve been able to benefit from the additional support services provided by LMC Landscape Partners including software upgrades and updates, and mentorship.

I am most excited about the opportunities we are going to provide and are be provided to our mid level managers that would not be available if we stayed stagnant.

It opened up a lot of doors I didn’t know were available to me

There’s been a lot of changes that came with the transition. Mostly just implementing new programs and benefits for the employees which was a major plus of having the partners come into the company.

I’m excited because I don’t want to stay in the same position. I want to keep moving to the top, as far as I can go.

We’ve been pleased, the transition has been seamless. Our production teams have continued to work as Woodlake Outdoor.

We’ve had the benefit of new operational software and additional resources and rolling it out through our team

We’ve been able to benefit from the additional support services provided by LMC Landscape Partners including software upgrades and updates, and mentorship.

I am most excited about the opportunities we are going to provide and are be provided to our mid level managers that would not be available if we stayed stagnant.

It opened up a lot of doors I didn’t know were available to me

There’s been a lot of changes that came with the transition. Mostly just implementing new programs and benefits for the employees which was a major plus of having the partners come into the company.

I’m excited because I don’t want to stay in the same position. I want to keep moving to the top, as far as I can go.

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You’ve built a hard-earned reputation and your employees went to work for you because of that reputation. Becoming part of the LMC Landscape Partners allows you to retain your employees and offer them growth opportunities. Listen to some LMC Landscape Partners employees discuss how the acquisition enhanced their careers.

Lawn Management Company (LMC) is searching for a Chemical Applicator to perform applications of various fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators at customer properties to maintain a favorable appearance and reduce required maintenance hours. This position will also identify and provide solutions to PHC-related issues. This is a Full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm.

LMC is a company steeped in well developed values and is ready and willing to invest in our employees and support a long-term career path for those that join us!

Location: Houston, TX

Responsibilities

• Inspect turf, ornamental plants, and public facilities for insect or disease infestations. Be able to assess and determine treatment for pest and plant diseases to ensure the appropriate treatment to meet or exceed company standards.
• Mix and measure all chemicals and calibrate all spraying equipment in an accurate and safe manner to ensure compliance with the Texas Department of Agriculture, federal, state, and city regulations and standards.
• Safely apply pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators as directed by manufacturers, federal and state safety standards, and labeled instructions.
• Operate and calibrate all equipment and vehicles necessary including but not limited to, skid sprayers, backpack sprayers, ride-on sprayer/spreaders, push spreaders, vortex spreader system, Isuzu trucks, flatbed trucks, pickup trucks, water trucks, vans, and pull-behind trailers.
• Proactively address issues that arise in your areas of responsibility to ensure quick resolution and minimize potential liability.
• Maintain chemical, tools, and equipment inventory to ensure availability and safe storage in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Proactive weekly inspection of trucks, trailers, and all phc-related equipment to limit downtime and avoid costly repairs.
• Weekly maintenance of trucks, trailers, and all phc-related equipment including but not limited to, cleaning trucks and equipment weekly, filling up tires, replacing nozzles, and greasing bearings. Report any maintenance issues and required materials/equipment to continue with operations using the maintenance report system.
• Clean sprayers and phc-related equipment between application changes to avoid cross-contamination and potential damages
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the Texas Department of Agriculture. As an applicator, it is your responsibility, not the business to maintain these records. A copy of these will always be made available to you upon your request.
• Work effectively with all computer software and mobile applications such as but not limited to Aspire.
• Complete and maintain all required licenses, certifications, and required continuing education. Stay fully up to date on new rules and requirements established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as staying current on new technologies and industry trends.
• Request follow-up visits when required to ensure applications reach desired results.

Qualifications

• Previous applicator experience is required
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening
• Applicator's license is required
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, excessive heat/cold, and humidity and extended workdays and weeks depending on weather and time of year
• Required to read/write English and perform basic math calculations
• Requires extensive walking on uneven and unpaved ground with possible holes, tree roots, and other obstacles both natural and manmade. Will operate various types of equipment. Subject to possible inhalation or absorption of toxic chemicals through mishandling
• Requires lifting 5 to 75 pounds of materials and/or equipment

About LMC: Since 1980, Lawn Management Company has been recognized as a leader in commercial landscape management in the greater Houston, Texas region. Simply put, no one else delivers service and value like we do! LMC offers comprehensive commercial landscape services. From planning and design to installation, management, and irrigation. We welcome employees to grow with us and have a long-term career by providing on-going training and professional advancement opportunities.

• We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings plan, and paid time off!

Want to learn more about becoming an LMC partner?