Spray Technician

Green Summit Landscape Management LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping firm in Albuquerque seeks a full-time Spray Technician. The role involves spraying weeds, applying fertilizers, and managing a spray tech helper. Requirements include a valid driver's license and the ability to operate equipment. The position offers opportunities for overtime in a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a ¾ ton truck or bigger with an 18’ trailer.
• Current NMDA Spray Operator/Technician license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality chemical and fertilizer application.
• Responsible for meeting daily route/project requirements.
• Responsible for safe operation of all equipment.
• Oversees and manages 1 other person (spray tech helper).
• Proactively manages spray needs for the maintenance accounts.
• Responsible for safe operation of all equipment required to complete the work on any given workday.
• Meets productivity budgets for hours, gross margin, and book revenue.
• Meet with Account Manager, Field Operations Managers, and Crew Leaders on sites when needed.
• Provides training as needed to Green Summit Team Members.

Skills

Ability to operate a trencher

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage people

Demonstrates flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Valid driver's license

Current NMDA Spray Operator/Technician license

Tools

Driving a ¾ ton truck

Job description

Overview

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Job Type: Full-time - 40 hours per week with occasional opportunities for overtime.

Hourly: Varies based on experience

Summary: Spray Technician sprays weeds with pre/post emergent, sprays broadleaf weeds in turf, applies fertilizer, and performs specialty spray work as well. A Spray Technician follows all EPA guidelines and chemical handling practices and carries a current Spray License.

Reports to: Field Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality chemical and fertilizer application.


• Understands how to apply and mix chemicals properly.


• Responsible for meeting daily route/project requirements of Green Summit Contracts.


• Oversees and manages 1 other person (spray tech helper).


• Proactively manages spray needs for the maintenance accounts.


• Responsible for safe operation of all equipment required to complete the work on any given workday.


• Meets productivity budgets for hours, gross margin, and book revenue. This includes checking timecards for accuracy and adjusting the schedule as needed.


• Meet with Account Manager, Field Operations Managers, and Crew Leaders on sites when needed.


• Provides training as needed to Green Summit Team Members.

Competencies

• Demonstrates professional appearance and hygiene.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Responds to customer and colleague needs, including being tactful, respectful and considerate of others regardless of their status.


• Ability to manage people, and direct their work efforts to ensure timely project/contract completion.


• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment


• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment.


• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors work to ensure quality.


• Responds to management direction, follows instructions and completes work in a timely manner.


• Takes personal responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, and asks for and offers help when needed.


• Observes safety and security procedures and reports any potentially unsafe conditions.


• Is consistently at work and on time and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operational Skills: Ability to operate a trencher, ability to drive a ¾ ton truck, or bigger, with a 18’ trailer hauling equipment. Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Current NMDA Spray Operator/Technician license preferred but can get one during first month of employment if you don’t have one already.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment: It is a professional environment working in the field alongside crews, as well as in a professional office setting. Often you will be working alone and therefore required to be self-motivated and self-starting to accomplish the job duties and responsibilities.