Spray Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co is seeking a Spray Technician to perform chemical applications across landscape areas. This hourly role requires 35+ hours per week, with shifts Monday through Friday and weekends as necessary.

The technician will identify needs for chemical control, select appropriate products, and apply them accurately. The job involves calibrating sprayers, maintaining application logs, and handling physically demanding tasks outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to perform basic math (multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
• Experience with commercial chemical applications.

Responsibilities

• Identification of pests, diseases, weeds, turf, shrubs and trees.
• Mixing chemicals and measuring doses for each application.
• Properly calibrating and operating sprayer to apply chemicals.
• Maintain daily chemical application logs and submit them after each shift.
• Perform physical tasks outdoors for extended periods (8+ hours).
• Operate vehicles and equipment necessary for landscape operations.

Skills

Driver's license

Basic math

Chemical application experience

Job description

Descripción

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.

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 have 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:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to perform basic math (Multiplication, division, subtraction, addition)
• Previous commercial chemical application experience

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer