Ag Yard Sprayer

Moon Valley Nurseries • Riverside, CA

1d • $16 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Farm 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 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.

Requirements

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within pesticide application, horticulture, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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.

Benefits

• Moon Valley Nurseries 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees