Agricultural Chemical Sprayer

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures. The application filing period begins on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open continuously until positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once enough qualified candidates are received. Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation and the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments. We provide vital public services and offer a lifetime of opportunities and careers with one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county, including a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and flexibility for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in the preparation and application of pesticides using high-pressure, power-driven spray equipment.
Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance and care work assisting in the preparation and application of pesticides using high-pressure, power-driven spray equipment.
A valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) issued by the State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation with categories: A - Residential, Industrial, and Institutional, B - Landscape Maintenance, and C - Right-of-Way.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of course(s) in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Irrigation, Plant Science, Zoology, and/or Biology.
Current and valid Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Penal Code (PC) 832.
Pest Control Advisor License.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Trapping License.

Responsibilities

Selects, mixes, and applies or participates in the selection, mixing, and application of various pesticides such as insecticides, algaecides, rodenticides, herbicides, and fungicides for areas such as turf, fence lines, ball diamonds, planter and shrub beds, waterways, access roads, parks, government building exteriors, landscaping on median strips, parkway planters on public roadways, and public jurisdiction rights-of-way.
Uses respirators and appropriate personal protective equipment in the application of pesticides as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), California Department of Food and Agriculture, and other regulatory agencies.
Develops vegetation control spray programs and schedules for a maintenance area or region of a County Department and participates in the management of such programs including estimating cost and staying within budget with Departmental Service Orders (DSO).
Maintains spray equipment in proper working order including preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
Oversees and ensures compliance with label requirements.
Orders and may issue controlled pesticides.
Keeps records, prepares, and maintains reports regarding control and use of pesticides using electronic devices and various software programs.
Documents and verifies billable hours for the work performed consistent with Departmental Service Orders (DSO) and contract work.
Responsible for the safe storage and use of pesticides in conformance with regulations of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) and State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.
Provides safety training to pesticide applicators and others associated with pesticide applications.
Provides technical direction in the safe and effective application of restricted and non-restricted pesticides to a small crew of Weed Hazard Pest Abatement Workers, Senior Weed Abatement Workers, Pest Control Workers, Grounds Maintenance Workers, Public Works Maintenance Workers, Public Works Laborers and/or other workers performing pesticide spraying activities.
Drives and operates vehicles such as, but not limited to, small to large pickup trucks, crew cab trucks, and heavy vehicles with motorized spray equipment to various jobsite locations.
Cleans facilities or sites after performing work assignments.
Covers areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions.
Assesses work site for areas of special concerns or sensitive sites and recommends mitigation measures as appropriate.
Uses traps and firearms in the performance of managing Vertebrate Pest Programs, as needed.