Groundskeeping Spray Technician Team Lead - 529265

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeping Spray Technician Team Lead assists with the supervision and training of Groundskeeping Spray Technicians and other Grounds employees. This role involves applying herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to various areas including roadsides, ditches, easements, and ornamental plants. The position also includes inventory management, distribution, storage, and purchasing of these chemicals. Responsibilities also encompass mixing herbicides and chemicals for spraying, calibrating computer equipment, and calculating desired percentages for chemical mixtures. The Team Lead plans and executes work, resolving issues in accordance with instructions, policies, accepted practices, and relevant laws and regulations. Driving vehicles between work sites is also a part of the job. Shifts may exceed 8 hours per day depending on grounds conditions and campus event schedules. Work may be performed at various locations, including events like football games, and may require overtime, sometimes on short notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of herbicide, landscaping, or groundskeeping experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
• Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry groundskeeping equipment for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Alabama Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicator certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the supervision and training of Groundskeeping Spray Technicians and other Grounds employees.
• Applies herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers in roadsides, ditches, easements, ornamental plants, etc.
• Inventories, distributes, stores, and purchases herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
• Mixes herbicides and chemicals for the purpose of spraying.
• Calibrates computer equipment and calculates percentages desired in the mix of various herbicides.
• Plans and carries out work, resolving any problems in accordance with instructions, policies, accepted practices, and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Drives vehicles from site to site.
• Performs work at various locations, including events such as football games.
• Requires overtime, sometimes on short notice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees