Spray Technician

NLS, MTS, Signature; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefit programs

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

A leading landscape services provider in Kent, WA, is seeking a Pest Management Specialist to manage commercial landscape pest and disease prevention. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in pesticide application. Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle chemicals safely are essential. The role offers a competitive pay range of $22.00 - $30.00 per hour, with additional benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and gym memberships.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of commercial pesticide operator experience.
• Valid driver license issued by the state of employment.
• Pesticide License issued by the state of employment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization, herbicide, and pest management treatments.
• Calculate product and carrier quantities.
• Safe handling and use of all chemicals.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Flexibility

Effective communication

Basic Microsoft Excel

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Overview

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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, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.

Nature of Work

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

Essential Functions

• 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
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance

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: $22.00 - $30.00

Northwest Landscape Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Northwest Landscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.