Chemical/Pest Spray Technician (turf experience needed)

AAA Landscape•Tucson, AZ

17d

About The Position

Chemical applicators are responsible for ensuring safe and timely applications of chemicals within the limits of laws and labels and with the interest of safety in our environment. With a minimum of 2 years turf experience. Be courteous and responsive to clients and their requests.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2 years recommended.
Language skills: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Math skills: Good Basic Math Skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be certified as a Chemical Applicator by the Pest Management Division of the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
Arizona Driver’s License, acceptable MVR and pass the AAA LANDSCAPE driving test.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Ability to arrive on time and work an 8-hour day.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including overtime as necessary.
Although typical workdays are Mon-Fri, they must be able to work the occasional weekend.
Must be willing to attend occasional continuing educational courses.
Must be willing and able to assist in other departments in times of need.
This position may include occasional non-application fieldwork.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Certification Categories; Industrial & Institutional, Turf & Ornamental, Right-of-Way, Aquatic.

Responsibilities

Always demonstrate behavior in accordance with the AAA LANDSCAPE mission statement.
Always demonstrate a positive attitude toward tasks, functions, projects, owner’s agents, clients, and other AAA Team members.
Always demonstrate compliance with all aspects of the company uniform policy; be clean, presentable, well-groomed, and neat.
Work well independently. Accomplishes tasks on time and as directed.
Communicate with Supervisors and Managers effectively.
Demonstrate compliance of all requirements for the use of personal safety equipment
Correctly maintain required records. Complete and submit all required reports (chemical records, equipment repair requests, tool inventories and vehicle inspection reports) within the specified time.
Accurately identify the names of common desert plants.
Identify turf diseases, fungi & insect issues in turf and ornamentals.
Comprehensive knowledge of up-to-date chemical variations and their uses.
Ability to accurately calibrate application equipment.
Properly measure and apply chemicals and fertilizers
Perform minor repairs on application equipment including hose repairs, nozzle, and strainer malfunctions, fuses, and overall equipment operation.
Effectively and correctly inspect crews’ chemical supplies inventories.
Clean vehicle & equipment on a routine basis and maintain in good working condition.
Applying fertilizers and insecticides to turf and ornamental plants according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions.

Benefits

Weekly Pay (40 hrs)
New Hire and Referral Bonus
Medical | Dental | Vision
Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Plans
Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Plan
Vacation
Sick Time Applicable to State Law
Health Insurance after 60 Days
Life Assistance Program
401K Plan with Employee Match
Extensive Employee Development Program
Certification Assistance Program
In-House Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association Certification (ALCA) Training
Paid Holiday