Registered Spray Technician

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance

Winchester (VA)

On-site

USD 30,307 - 33,062

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits with dental and vision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

A landscape maintenance company in Virginia is looking for a Spray Technician to perform chemical applications across various landscape areas. The role requires a valid Virginia Pesticides License and a clean driving record. Responsibilities include identifying issues, mixing chemicals, and operating necessary equipment. The company offers competitive pay, medical benefits, and a family-oriented culture. Ideal for individuals seeking a fulfilling career in landscape maintenance.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid Virginia Pesticides License.
Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
Ability to perform basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Identify insects, fungus, weeds, turf, shrubs, and trees.
Mix appropriate chemicals for application correctly.
Apply chemicals using calibrated sprayers.

Skills

Basic math skills

Knowledge of pesticide application

Commercial chemical application experience

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held, family/employee owned, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Position Description

The Spray Technician will perform all of the necessary chemical applications to all landscape areas. This is an hourly position working 35+ hours during a regular work week schedule (Monday-Friday and weekends as necessary). The purpose of this position is to identify all needs for chemical control in the landscape and make the correct appropriate application of chemicals.

Pay Range: $22-24/hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Identification - Includes recognizing insects and insect damage, fungus and fungus damage, broadleaf and grassy weeds, all types of turf, shrubs and trees.
Mixing - Includes identifying the appropriate chemical(s) to use and mixing the correct amount for the application while minimizing waste.
Application - Includes have a properly calibrated sprayer to apply the mixed chemical at the appropriate rate to treat the identified issues.
Application Logs - Fill out daily chemical application log and turn in at end of shift.
Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, digging holes and handling of materials during extreme weather for 8+ hours daily.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as trucks, trucks with trailers, 2-cycle power equipment, lawn mowers, bobcats, ATV, golf cart or mobile sprayer.

Qualifications