Landscape Plant Health Technician(Spray Technician)
About The Position
Rubicon Landscape is a licensed (C-27) landscape maintenance and installation business. We currently have an opening for a superstar Landscape Plant Health Technician. Federal prevailing wages apply for some assignments. Offering above average benefits package within industry: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid holidays & vacation. Under the general supervision of the Account Manager, the Plant Health Technician acts as the primary source, assessing and health of the landscape. Treating with herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and plant food as necessary at our job sites.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to obtain a State of California, Qualified Applicators License (category B and C) within one year of hire, if not already licensed. Desired valid applicator’s license.
- This position requires periodic travel to government or secure facilities where REAL ID-compliant identification is necessary for entry and candidates must be able to present acceptable identification that meets these site access requirements.
- The ability to be bonded and/or pass a background check for work on federal sites.
- Proof of a valid driver license(Real ID) and an acceptable Motor Vehicle report.
- Bend and/or kneel up to 10% of the time, lift, reach, carry, push, pull: up to 50 pounds and up to 50% of the time, stand, walk up to 90% of the time.
- Must be able to work outside during all seasons of the year .
- Must be proficient in using a smart phone to send/receive calls, text, and emails.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental conditions and recommend treatment options.
- Apply various types of treatments to mitigate and eliminate weeds, plant disease, and destructive insects and rodents in the landscape.
- Ensure proper filling/mixing procedures and material dilution are followed.
- Operate and maintain various types of equipment, including but not limited to power and hand sprayers, granule application equipment, and rodent traps
- Drive a pickup truck with a tow-behind equipment trailer, often independently
- Maintain accurate and timely records
- Complete continuing education requirements needed to maintain an active Qualified Applicators License.
- Uphold safety best practices and provide immediate reporting of unsafe working conditions and/or practices to the Supervisor
- Maintain open and professional communication with supervisors and clients to provide feedback on plant health care issues.
- Other duties as assigned, including helping with maintenance, other projects when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision health plans. Kaiser and Sutter Health options.
- 3 weeks paid vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays.
- 4 days paid restorative holiday between Christmas and New Years.
- Employer sponsored retirement plan.
- Pre-tax transportation and flexible spending accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
