Spray Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits with dental andvision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co is hiring a Spray Technician for our Panama City maintenance branch. This hourly role covers a 35+ hour work week, Monday to Friday with weekends as needed, focusing on chemical applications across landscape areas.

Responsibilities include identifying issues, mixing and applying chemicals, keeping logs, and safely operating vehicles and equipment. Requires a valid driver’s license, math skills, and SC chemical license to be obtained within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to perform basic math (multiplication, division, subtraction, addition).
• South Carolina Chemical Applicators License (must be obtained within 6 months of start).
• Previous commercial chemical application experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identification of insects, fungus, weeds, turf, shrubs and trees.
• Mixing chemicals and measuring correct amounts for applications.
• Calibrating and operating sprayer to apply chemicals accurately.
• Maintain daily chemical application logs and submit at end of shift.
• Perform physically demanding tasks during 8+ hour shifts in varying weather.
• Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment including trucks, sprayers, and lawn equipment.

Skills

Math aptitude

Valid driver's license

Education

Chemical Applicator License (SC)

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.

We are hiring a Spray Technician to join our Panama City maintenance branch.

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)
• South Carolina Chemical Applicators License(Must be obtained within 6 months of start)
• 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