Yard Sprayer

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a Retail Yard Sprayer to apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other plant treatments to our nursery inventory. You will mix and spray chemicals using sprayers and backpack units, ensuring even coverage and adherence to safety guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, basic horticulture knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors year-round, including in heat and rain.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Experience in pesticide application or horticulture preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other plant treatments to nursery inventory.
• Operate sprayers, backpack sprayers, and hand-held applicators to ensure even coverage.
• Display notices detailing pesticide treatment locations, times, and safety instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe pesticide storage area and ensure PPE stock is ready.
• Complete pesticide usage logs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Follow safety protocols for storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals.
• Be available to work any day of the week.

Skills

Manual labor

Pesticide application

Horticulture knowledge

Follow safety protocols

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sprayers

Backpack sprayers

Job description

Job SummaryAs a Retail Yard Sprayer at Moon Valley Nurseries, you will be responsible for applying fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other plant treatments to ensure the health and vitality of our nursery inventory. Your primary role will involve safely and accurately mixing, spraying, and applying chemicals in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines. This position requires attention to detail, technical expertise, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepare and apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other plant treatments to nursery inventory, following prescribed application rates and schedules. Use specialized equipment such as sprayers, backpack sprayers, and hand-held applicators to ensure uniform coverage and effective treatment.Communicate and display notices in central posting areas of the nursery, detailing the locations and times of scheduled pesticide treatments, as well as any specific safety instructions or precautions to be observed.Maintain a neat, organized, safe, and secure pesticide storage area in compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes applicator personal protective equipment (PPE) is fully stocked, accessible and organized. Conduct regular inspections of PPE to ensure it is in good condition and replace any damaged or expired equipment promptly.Complete the pesticide application log prior to each treatment. Maintain thorough and organized records tracking pesticide usage and compliance with regulatory requirements.Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while handling and applying chemicals. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, and follow proper procedures for chemical storage, handling, and disposal to minimize risks to yourself, colleagues, and the environment.Demonstrated availability to work any day of the week.Other duties and tasks as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to perform manual labor.Previous experience within pesticide application, horticulture, or a related field is preferred but not required.Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred.Physical requirements/Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.OTHERSubject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulationsAbout UsMoon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.#MVNLABOR