PHC Technician

Lawn Management Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lawn Management Company (LMC) in Houston is seeking a diligent Chemical Applicator to manage chemical applications at customer properties. The role involves inspecting landscapes, safely applying fertilizers and pesticides, and ensuring compliance with agricultural regulations.

Join LMC to grow your career in commercial landscape management, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. This full-time position requires a valid applicator's license and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in applicator roles is essential.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of drug screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect turf and ornamental plants for infestations.
• Mix and apply chemicals safely and accurately.
• Maintain equipment and chemical inventories.

Skills

Previous applicator experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift 5 to 75 pounds

Basic math skills

Ability to read/write English

Education

Applicator's license

Tools

Aspire software

Calibration equipment

Job description

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, 6 am‑3 pm.

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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect turf, ornamental plants, and public facilities for insect or disease infestations. 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.
• Proactively inspect trucks, trailers, and all PHC‑related equipment weekly to limit downtime and avoid costly repairs.
• Perform weekly maintenance of trucks, trailers, and all PHC‑related equipment, including cleaning, filling up tires, replacing nozzles, and greasing bearings. Report any maintenance issues and required materials/equipment to continue operations using the maintenance report system.
• Clean sprayers and PHC‑related equipment between application changes to avoid cross‑contamination and potential damage.
• 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 Aspire.
• Complete and maintain all required licenses, certifications, and continuing education. Stay fully up to date on new rules and requirements established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as 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 a 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, natural and manmade. 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. 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 ongoing training and professional advancement opportunities.

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