Plant Healthcare Technician

jensenlandscape; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

DailyPay

Education assistance

Learning Management System

Career advancement opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Jensen Landscape Services in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to join our field team. You will perform turf and plant spraying, mix and apply chemicals, maintain logs, and ensure safety and equipment standards on every job.

The role emphasizes precise chemical handling, adherence to safety guidelines, reliable teamwork, and timely completion of tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of pesticide, herbicide and fertilization techniques.
• Basic knowledge of chemical reactions and potentiates.
• Certified Operator/Qualified Supervisor license preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company standards in all interactions, including client/ personnel.
• Perform plant healthcare maintenance, such as turf and plant spraying.
• Mix and maintain chemicals based on manager's instruction.
• Fill out and maintain chemical use logs.
• Ensure vehicle and equipment are operated and maintained safely.
• Maintain all safety standards and PPE guidelines.
• Attend meetings and work items in a timely fashion.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Pesticide knowledge

Critical thinking

Chemical knowledge

Hand & power equipment

Tech literacy (PDA, phone)

Communication

Conflict resolution

Tools

PDA

Cell phone use

Job description

Jensen Landscape Services

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in five states across the central and western United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy.

We are currently looking for a Plant Healthcare Technician to join our remarkable team.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain company standards in all interactions, including but not limited to, interactions with clients and personnel
• Perform plant healthcare maintenance, such as turf and plant spraying, based on instructions from the manager
• Mix and maintain chemicals based on instruction by manager
• Fill out and maintain accurate and appropriate chemical use logs
• Ensure company vehicle and equipment are operated and maintained properly, including but not limited to initiating any action needed to remedy malfunctioning or unsafe equipment
• Maintain all safety standards on every job and while on company property
• Maintain uniform and PPE guidelines
• Attend to all meetings and work items in a timely fashion, as decided by the manager
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required (unless otherwise noted):

• General knowledge of pesticide, herbicide and fertilization techniques, including tank mixing quotients
• General critical thinking skills as exhibited by ability to shift priorities based on weather conditions and chemical knowledge
• Basic knowledge and understanding of chemical reactions and potentiates
• Certified Operator/Qualified Supervisor license preferred
• Basic knowledge and skills with hand and power equipment used for pesticide, herbicide, and fertilization application
• Basic tech knowledge such as PDA and cell phone use
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
• Strong conflict resolution skills

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&D; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 2 weeks per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $28.00 - $32.00

Jensen Landscape Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Jensen Landscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer