Landscape Pest Control Technician

Father Nature Landscapes•Birmingham, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive in a vibrant career with Father Nature Landscapes! Bringing expertise in diagnosis, chemical application, and integrated pest management strategies, you help to cultivate the most exceptional outdoor living spaces in Birmingham. With your strong organizational and communication skills, combined with your passion for people, plants, and the great outdoors, you join us on mission: connecting life and land!

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of full-time employment with a licensed pest control company.
Upon hire, immediately begin completing each Alabama Commercial Applicator Certification: Household Pest Control - Certified Operator [HPC], Public Health Pest Control [PH], Ground Equipment Mode of Application [GRD], General Studies|Core [GS].
Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record, and ability to pass our standard pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Proficiency in English in both oral and written forms.
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance and to utilize a full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
Ability to access and navigate our bulk yard, loading areas, office space, and other aspects of our facilities and job sites.
Strength, stamina, and mobility to perform physical work outdoors, especially during hot and cold weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Skills Taking initiative
Working independently
Strong attention to detail
Organization and administration
Coachability, curiosity, and confidence
Active listening and verbal and written communication
Critical thinking to identify problems and their solutions
Understanding mosquito life cycles and identifying breeding habitats
Interpersonal skills that allow for building rapport with clients and coworkers
Horticultural knowledge, particularly the identification of turfgrasses, groundcovers, vines, shrubs, and trees commonly found in our landscapes and all threats to their vitality (i.e., insects, fungi, viruses, drainage issues, environmental issues)
Mathematical skills to accurately calculate the time and materials for each project
Computer and technological skills that allow for the usage of digital platforms to complete reports and to communicate with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

Perform all mosquito control applications throughout peak season.
Apply treatments for turf and plant health care during the off-season.
Identify weeds and diagnose plant diseases and problems.
Accurately calibrate and safely operate equipment ranging from backpack misters to truck-mounted sprayers.
Select and mix the appropriate chemicals for each application, reading labels correctly and mixing precise ratios while wearing appropriate PPE.
Accurately complete all work orders.
Utilize landscape management software to follow the assigned daily schedule of property visits and particular chemical application needs.
Read maps and mobile routing devices.
Conduct a brief survey to assess the overall health of the landscape while on each property.
Pull soil samples, as needed.
Provide additional applications of materials based on the problem identified.
Maintain complete and accurate records, including work performed, chemical usage, equipment repair and maintenance, inventory of chemicals and fertilizers, and more.
Regularly service and clean all tools and equipment according to specifications.
Keep all chemicals organized, labeled, and maintained in the designated storage area under the guidance of the Plant Health Care Manager.
Maintain appropriate backstock.