Spray Tech

BrightView Landscapes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Spray Applicator to measure, mix, and apply pesticides and fertilizers to designated turf areas on the golf course.

You will operate spray equipment, follow safety protocols, and work under the supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and Agronomic Technician. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and hold a valid driver's license. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; outdoor work in heat, cold, and sun is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with chemical or spray applications.
• Must work under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and Agronomic Technician.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Strong attention to detail
• Operate efficiently and safely at all times
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Ability to perform other cultural applications on a golf course as needed - assist with aerifications, applying seed to designated areas, sand topdressing applications

Responsibilities

• Operate spray equipment
• Measure mixing agents to create necessary sprays for application
• Apply various pesticides and fertilizers to maintain areas

Skills

Spray application

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Bilingual

Safety awareness

Job description

Description

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Job Summary

• The Spray Applicator measures, mixes, and applies various pesticides and fertilizers to assigned areas.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate spray equipment
• Measure mixing agents to create necessary sprays for application
• Apply various pesticides and fertilizers to maintain areas

Education And Experience

• Experience with chemical or spray applications
• Must work under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and Agronomic Technician
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Strong attention to detail
• Operate efficiently and safely at all times
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Ability to perform other cultural applications on a golf course as needed - assist with aerifications, applying seed to designated areas, sand topdressing applications

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process

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