Registered Spray Technician

Ruppert Landscape

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 commercial landscape company is seeking a Spray Technician to perform chemical applications to maintain landscape areas. The role involves identifying pests, mixing chemicals, and applying them safely using calibrated equipment. Candidates must possess a valid Virginia Pesticides License and a clean driver's record. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and the company promotes a family-oriented culture with a focus on employee care.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid Virginia Pesticides License.
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
Previous commercial chemical application experience.

Responsibilities

Identify pests, diseases, weeds, and other landscape issues.
Mix chemicals correctly and minimize waste.
Apply chemicals with properly calibrated equipment.
Maintain daily chemical application logs.
Perform physical activities including lifting and climbing.
Operate vehicles and equipment as needed.

Skills

Chemical application

Basic math skills

Recognizing pests and diseases

Education

Valid Virginia Pesticides License

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Position at Ruppert Landscape Maintenance: 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 having 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