Spray Technician

Parkway Maintenance & Management Pinellas Llc; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway Maintenance & Management Pinellas Llc is seeking a Spray Technician to assist the Spray team with fertilization, weed control, and pest control of shrubbery, ornamentals, lawns, and landscaped areas. You will help ensure quality work practices and regulatory compliance, and interact with residents professionally.

The role requires English literacy, a valid driver's license, and experience with landscaping or chemical spray applications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with landscaping and lawn care preferred.
• Ability to read product labels in English.

Responsibilities

• Weed control on parking lots, roadways, curbs, ditches, and walkways using weed control products.
• Apply ant control products to assigned areas of property.
• Maintain a daily log of treated areas and applications used.
• Attend safety meetings and follow company policies.

Skills

English literacy

Time management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Summary/OverviewThe Spray Technician position assists the Spray team in the fertilization, weed control, and pest control of the shrubbery, ornamentals, lawns and landscaped areas of the property. This position assists and ensures that the company quality work practices and standards are up held and that all regulatory agency guidelines are followed. The Lawncare Technician conducts documented periodic quality inspections, in accordance with company standards of all grounds areas. This position may have contact with the residents and professional conduct is extremely important.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following statements describe the principal functions of this position and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may be expected to perform other duties as assigned, including working in other areas to cover absences or balance the workload. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Weed control on building parking lots, roadways, curb lines, assigned ditches, and walkways utilizing weed control products.Treating all assigned areas of property with company approved ant control productsApplying Moisture Manager and conducting various “water-ins” as neededDocumenting problem areas and recording the information for the Spray Technician II for treatmentPrioritizes and completes work orders as assignedKeeping a daily log of all areas treated and applications usedAttending all safety meetingsAiding with other positions in the department and the enlisting cross training as needed.Helping in emergency situations in whatever duties as needed.Performing other tasks as needed when requested by superintendents or managers.Keeping vehicle clean, neat and serviced.In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon OTOW Inc. needs or requirements.Performs other duties as necessary.Responsible for compliance to company policies and directives.Professional manner, discretion, and appearance are expected.Reports any incident or accident immediately to their supervisor. Informs of any issues.Punctuality and Attendance are significant job reliabilitiesMaintain clean and orderly work environmentSpecial Considerations:The Lawncare Technician is in a front-line position that deals with residents and guests on a regular basis. Customer Service, respect and diplomacy are stressed at all times. The appearance, actions and words of this person will determine how the resident views the rest of the company. This position will conduct themselves at all times, in a professional manner, as a representative of Parkway Maintenance.This position requires working in the proximity of residents. Any appearance of favoritism or inappropriate behavior must be avoided. Inappropriate behavior is defined as, but not limited to:Acceptance of gifts or cashTransportation of furniture, groceries, or other materials for residentsHolding keys of other personal property for residentsArguing with residentsEntry into resident’s home without prior notification of superintendent or managerActing in any manner that appears to favor or creates an advantage for one resident over another.Working ConditionsThe working conditions described are typical of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Typical assignments frequently require that work be outdoors. This position is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions. Exposure to high temperatures (95 degrees and above), low temperatures (32 degrees and below) and a variety of weather conditions is common. The typical noise level is moderate to very loud.Physical RequirementsPhysical demands are those of a property management environment. While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to frequently push, pull, bend, stand, walk, and to lift up to fifty pounds; occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, smell; will regularly be required use hands to finger, handle, feel, twist and side bend. Vision requirements are close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Review Physical and Communication matrix below.Exerting 25 to 75 pounds of force occasionally.Qualifications (Education, Experience, Technical Skills)High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Ability to read, write, speak and understand EnglishMinimum of 1 year of Landscaping experience preferredExperience with chemical or spray applications preferredExperience with landscaping techniques such as hedge trimming, pruning preferredExperience with and knowledge of all tools and equipment used in applications of chemicals preferred.Ability to read and comprehend product labels and training materials written in EnglishAbility to identify turf varieties, weeks, broadleaf, etc.Knowledge of spill control proceduresKnowledge of safety practices that must be employedStrong time management skills.Organizational RelationshipsReports to: Crew Leader (Spray Team)Direct Reports: NoneCertifications, Licenses, and Special RequirementsMust pass a background check and drug screen.Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving history.GIBMP Certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment