Spray Technician

City of Leesburg; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city department dedicated to maintaining beautiful parks and recreational areas. This role involves hands-on work with a variety of tools and equipment to ensure the upkeep of athletic fields and public spaces. You'll be responsible for tasks such as mowing, planting, and irrigation maintenance, while also engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in grounds care, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to safety and quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the community's outdoor enjoyment and well-being.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manual work and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields and recreation facilities through mowing and grooming.
• Calibrate and clean spray equipment for effective application.
• Perform janitorial tasks and assist the public with inquiries.

Skills

Fertilizer and pesticide application

Grounds care and maintenance

Operating power tools

Vehicle operation

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chemical spray equipment

Power tools

Tractors

Edgers

Irrigation equipment

Job description

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled/manual work functions in City park and recreation areas. Incumbents in this class will be responsible for maintenance using chemical spray equipment, power tools, and various other field equipment. They work with a variety of hand tools and small machinery such as tractors, edgers, aerators, box blades, irrigation equipment, ball field lining equipment, pressure washers, etc.

This position typically performs a variety of tasks, which may include sod cutting and installation, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, athletic field maintenance, field irrigation system installation and repair, painting, power washing, and completing logs or routine records. The employee may drive a vehicle to sites as needed. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. The class operates according to set procedures under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include:

1. Understanding fertilizer and pesticide rate mathematics.
2. Calibrating fertilizer spreaders for different applications.
3. Calibrating, cleaning, and troubleshooting spray equipment.
4. Spraying athletic fields and common areas without overlaps or missed streaks.
5. Maintaining organized and accurate spray and fertilizer records.
6. Operating vehicles such as trucks to haul personnel or materials.
7. Loading and unloading materials like gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
8. Maintaining outdoor areas by mowing, pruning, raking leaves and debris, installing landscape materials, and other tasks.
9. Maintaining athletic fields and recreation facilities, including mowing, grooming, leveling, weeding, etc.
10. Performing maintenance such as repairing irrigation, greasing equipment, replacing valves, checking fluid levels, and light repairs and installations.
11. Performing janitorial and custodial maintenance of recreational facilities, including restroom maintenance and trash disposal.
12. Preparing setups for events.
13. Maintaining indoor facilities, including cleaning and minor repairs.
14. Assisting the public by answering questions and providing routine information.
15. Completing clerical tasks like work orders and logs.
16. Inspecting items against standards.
17. Following supervisor instructions and orders.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of routine manual work experience. Experience in athletic field and grounds care, fertilizer/pesticide spraying, and maintenance is desirable. Knowledge of fertilizer and pesticide application, grounds care, and maintenance procedures such as mowing, edging, raking, and weeding. Familiarity with methods, equipment, and materials used in groundskeeping, and safe operation of hand and power tools. Ability to work harmoniously with others and the public. Proficiency in operating a personal computer.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required. Valid Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record are required. Must obtain a Florida Pesticide license within the first year of employment. Ability to obtain Green Industries, Best practices management (GI-BMP) certification within one year of hire.