Chemical Application Technician

City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Salary: $18.14/hr. minimum - $24.31/hr. max (Depending on qualifications) To apply chemicals to City parks, athletic fields, medians, rights-of-way, ponds and special maintenance areas; to prepare and maintain records of chemical usage; and to maintain the chemical room, provide an ongoing chemical inventory and issue chemicals. General supervision is provided by a District Park Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of direct experience in the mixing and application of herbicides and pesticides in a landscaping, park, or grounds maintenance environment.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Possession of a Non-Commercial Certified Applicator license issued by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Service with certification in the categories of Lawn and Weed OR Possession of a license from the Texas Department of Agriculture with certification in categories of Rights-of-Way Pest Control and Plant Pest and Weed Control.
Obtain certification in the category of Aquatics through the Texas Department of Agriculture within six months of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

Mix and apply chemical pesticides and herbicides to City parks, athletic fields, medians, rights-of-way, ponds, and special maintenance areas.
Prepare records and reports regarding chemical usage/inventories, wind speeds, and temperatures.
Maintain inventory of chemicals and equipment; organize and maintain chemical room; issue chemicals to park maintenance personnel for usage.
Assist Park administration in preparing lawn and ornamental chemical budget and bid forms.
Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
Operate a variety of spray equipment including power sprayer, self-contained sprayer, push sprayer, and backpack sprayer.
Train and supervise chemical applications of other Park Services Division employees.
Perform a variety of park maintenance activities when not applying chemicals including maintenance of landscape areas such as tree pruning, tree/landscape planting, and inspecting various sites for lawn and ornamental pest/disease infestations or problems.
Clean and maintain spray equipment and vehicles; service and perform minor repairs on equipment as necessary.
Perform random site inspections of areas treated for target pests.
Perform other duties as assigned.