Spray Technician Landscape Maintenance Technician

Confidential Landscape Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Landscape Company in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Spray Technician / Landscape Maintenance Technician to help maintain beautiful landscapes through lawn and plant-health applications, pruning, and bed maintenance. This role requires outdoor work, attention to safety, and strong customer service for property clients.

The ideal candidate will inspect turf, apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, operate spray equipment, and keep precise records while coordinating

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Valid state and federal spraying licenses.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform outdoor labor daily.
• Comfortable using technology for routing and documentation.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday (40–45 hours/week) with occasional Saturdays.
• Must speak and read English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn inspections and diagnose turf-health issues.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides safely and accurately.
• Operate spray equipment, backpack sprayers, and hoses up to 300 ft.
• Track and monitor treatment results and make recommendations for improvement.
• Perform routine lawn and landscape maintenance to support plant health and property appearance.
• Coordinate with maintenance crew to maintain landscape beds through edging, weeding, cultivating soil, and mulching.
• Identify and troubleshoot landscape issues including soil quality, compaction, and irrigation concerns.
• Prune shrubs and small trees to maintain health, shape, and structure.
• Remove dead or damaged branches following proper horticultural guidelines.
• Calibrate and maintain chemical application equipment.
• Record application notes and treatment details accurately.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers about services performed.
• Provide recommendations for additional care when beneficial.
• Build long-term relationships through consistent, high-quality service.

Skills

Lawn care

Turf health

Chemical application

English fluency

Tools

Spray equipment

Backpack sprayers

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We’re seeking a motivated and dependable Spray Technician / Landscape Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll help maintain beautiful, healthy landscapes by performing lawn and plant-health applications, pruning trees and shrubs, and maintaining landscaped beds. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and delivering exceptional customer service, this position may be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

Lawn & Turf Care

• Perform lawn inspections and diagnose turf‑health issues.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides safely and accurately.
• Operate spray equipment, backpack sprayers, and hoses up to 300 ft.
• Track and monitor treatment results and make recommendations for improvement.

Landscape Maintenance

• Perform routine lawn and landscape maintenance to support plant health and property appearance.
• Coordinate with maintenance crew to maintain landscape beds through edging, weeding, cultivating soil, and mulching.
• Identify and troubleshoot landscape issues including soil quality, compaction, and irrigation concerns.

Tree & Shrub Care

• Prune shrubs and small trees to maintain health, shape, and structure.
• Remove dead or damaged branches following proper horticultural guidelines.
• Assist with seasonal and corrective pruning for ornamental landscapes.

Chemical Application & Plant Health Care

• Apply chemical treatments to turf, shrubs, trees, and landscape beds.
• Calibrate and maintain chemical application equipment.
• Follow all chemical‑handling, storage, and documentation requirements.
• Record application notes and treatment details accurately.

Customer Service & Professionalism

• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers about services performed.
• Provide recommendations for additional care when beneficial.
• Build long‑term relationships through consistent, high‑quality service.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Valid state and federal spraying licenses.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform outdoor labor daily.
• Comfortable using technology (phones/tablets) for routing and documentation.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday (40–45 hours/week) with occasional Saturdays.
• Must speak and read English fluently.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Independent work environment with strong team support.
• Daily variety—no two properties are alike.
• Opportunities to grow your skills in turf care, plant health, and landscape maintenance.
• A role that keeps you active and outdoors while contributing to beautiful landscapes.