Landscape Pesticide Technician I

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

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About The Position

This is an entry-level position on the Landscape Pesticide Crew and is responsible for making and assisting with pesticide applications on campus turf and landscape areas under close supervision. This position is a manual labor position that will work with the crew on pesticide applications under the supervision of the Landscape Pesticide Specialist, Horticulture Foreman and Manager. This position routinely applies pesticides on campus turf and landscape areas. This position is responsible for keeping accurate pesticide application records of the pesticides they apply. This position will ensure that the pesticides are applied according to the label recommendations and that proper PPE are worn while performing their duties. This position may assist maintenance and horticulture crews to help get needed work accomplished when deemed necessary. May work in any aspect of grounds related work as deemed necessary to reach departmental goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Constant physical labor 8 hours a day/5 days a week.
• Extensive/constant stooping, bending, squatting and working with your hands above your head.
• Lift up to 75 lbs consistently throughout the workday.
• Perform heavy labor often under adverse weather climatic conditions (cold, heat, rain, snow).
• Ability to operate all types of grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment to include mowers, tractors, trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, and skid steers.
• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Pesticide application experience on landscapes and turfgrass.
• Plant and turfgrass knowledge.
• Plant and turfgrass disease/ insect knowledge.
• Preferred experience in grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Makes basic pesticide applications to campus turf and landscapes.
• Assist Landscape Pesticide Technicians and Landscape Pesticide Specialist with specialized pesticide applications on campus.
• Pesticide application record keeping of the pesticides they apply.
• Responds to campus emergencies including inclement weather events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees