Spray Technician

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits with dental and vision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

A professional landscape maintenance company in Jacksonville, Florida, is looking for a Spray Technician to perform chemical applications, identify landscape needs, and maintain documentation. This role requires a valid driver's license and previous experience in commercial chemical application. The ideal candidate will engage in physical activities and operate various equipment, contributing to the company's commitment to quality service and environmental stewardship. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Identify insects and damage in landscape.
Mix appropriate chemicals for applications.
Apply chemicals using calibrated sprayer.
Fill out daily chemical application log.
Perform physical activities during daily work.
Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Chemical application experience

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

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