Vegetation Control Spray Technician (Portage) - MDARD VEGETATION Licenses REQUIRED

BrightView Landscapes; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

401k savings plan

6 to 9 company paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView is seeking a Spray Technician in Portage/Battle Creek area to join our landscape maintenance team. You will meet at the Portage Branch to receive daily assignments and travel in a company vehicle to job sites.

Candidates must have MDARD pesticide licenses (3A, 3B, 6, Core & Right of Way), a valid driver's license, at least 1 year of landscape pesticide experience, and the ability to pass a drug test if required. Starting pay ranges from $19 to $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• State Pesticide Licenses: MDARD 3A, 3B, 6, Core & Right of Way.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum 1 year Landscape Pesticide Technician experience.
• DOT Medical card preferred; must be able to pass a medical exam with drug test.

Responsibilities

• Spray application of chemicals.
• Chemical safety awareness.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• English & Spanish communication.

Skills

MDARD pesticide licenses

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Spray Technician. Can you picture yourself here?

This role is managed by the Branch in Portage but work in the Battle Creek area may also be done. In this role you would meet at the Portage Branch to receive assignments for the day and then leave the branch and head where your jobs for that day are in a Company Vehicle.

Candidates must have prior work experience in Vegetation Control pesticide application as well as current MDARD licenses 3A, 3B, 6, Core & Right of Way!

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $22 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES YOU HOLD.

• State Pesticide Licenses: The role requires state—issued MDARD pesticide licenses.


• Valid Driver's License: Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.


• Previous experience: minimum of 1 year Landscape Pesticide Technician is necessary.


• DOT Medical card:preferred Candidate already holds one. If you do not have a DOT Medical Card you MUST be able to pass a Medical exam that includes a drug Test (this is a Federal requirement).

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Spray Technician. Can you picture yourself here?

This role is managed by the Branch in Portage but work in the Battle Creek area may also be done. In this role you would meet at the Portage Branch to receive assignments for the day and then leave the branch and head where your jobs for that day are in a Company Vehicle.

Candidates must have prior work experience in Vegetation Control pesticide application as well as current MDARD licenses 3A, 3B, 6, Core & Right of Way!

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $22 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES YOU HOLD.

This is NOT an entry level position;

Candidates must have prior work experience in Vegetation Control pesticide application as well as current MDARD licenses 3A, 3B, 6, Core & Right of Way!

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $22 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES YOU HOLD.

Minimum Requirements Of The Role

• State Pesticide Licenses: The role requires state—issued MDARD pesticide licenses.


• Valid Driver's License: Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.


• Chauffeur's Endorsement: A chauffeur’s endorsement or chauffeur’s license is necessary.


• Previous experience: minimum of 1 year Landscape Pesticide Technician is necessary.


• DOT Medical card:preferred Candidate already holds one. If you do not have a DOT Medical Card you MUST be able to pass a Medical exam that includes a drug Test (this is a Federal requirement).

Here’s What You’d Do

The Spray Technician is a member of the spray crew who reports to and takes direction from the Spray Foreman and provides instruction to other members of the spray crew.

You’d Be Responsible For

• Spray application of chemicals


• Possess an awareness of and commit to Chemical Safety


• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks


• Follow instructions accurately

You Might Be a Good Fit If You Have

• Has obtained a QAL


• Basic knowledge of plant material


• Able to communicate in English & Spanish – oral and written

Here’s What To Know About Working Here

Here at BrightView, we’re as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you’re looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

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Benefits

• Paid time off


• Health and wellness coverage


• 401k savings plan

Start Your Bright New Career Journey

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.