Spray Technician

texscapeservices; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Paid time off

DailyPay / on-demand pay

Competitive pay $20–$26/hr

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texscape Services in Dallas, TX, is seeking an experienced landscape pest management technician responsible for prevention and treatment of pests and diseases on commercial properties. You will perform fertilization, herbicide and pest control applications using approved equipment.

The role requires 2+ years' commercial pesticide operator experience, a valid driver's license, and a state pesticide license preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial pesticide operator experience.
• Valid driver license issued by the state of employment.
• Pesticide license issued by the state preferred.
• Strong sense of customer service and urgency.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and stay organized.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization, herbicide and pest management treatments on turf using approved spray equipment.
• Calculate product and carrier quantities.
• Properly mix and apply plant protection and/or fertilizer products using various types of application equipment.
• Safe handling and use of all chemicals.
• Properly complete required paperwork.

Skills

Pesticide application

Customer service

Multitasking

Org. skills

Spanish bilingual (plus)

Reading/writing English

Excel/Word/Outlook basic

Safety handling of chemicals

Valid driver's license

Pesticide license (state)

Job description

Texscape Services

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity,

Nature of Work:

Responsible for the successful prevention and/or treatment of pest and disease presence on commercial landscape.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Perform fertilization, herbicide and pest management treatments on turf using approved spray equipment
• Calculate product and carrier quantities
• Properly mix and apply plant protection and/or fertilizer products using various types of application equipment
• Safe Handling and use of all chemicals
• Properly complete required paperwork

Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• At least 2 years of commercial pesticide operator experience
• As required by state and federal law
• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
• Pesticide License issued by the state where employed, preferred
• Strong sense of customer service and urgency
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $20.00 - $26.00

Texscape Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Texscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.