Lead Spray Technician

Environmental Designs•Golden, CO

2d•$20 - $28

About The Position

Environmental Designs Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First! This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly. The Lead Spray Technician will oversee all aspects of the landscape plant health care program to include turf, shrub, and tree fertilization, weed control, and pesticide applications. The ideal candidate must be able to direct crews of 2-3 people, coordinate schedule with management staff, train employees on proper application technics, help crews complete applications, perform work on budget, and preform applications to the Colorado Department of Agriculture requirements. The person will be responsible for proper storage, handling, mixing, and applying various herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides including the proper record keeping of all chemical applications. They will ensure that all training requirements are met per the Department of Agriculture. This requires being familiar with all applicable rules and regulations. This person will oversee that all our equipment is working and maintained properly, and that all crews have the proper first aid, safety, and spill response kits. This person will also aid in the applications. The ideal candidate would possess a current Qualified Supervisors license in categories 206 and 207. However, we are willing to help a qualified candidate get their license if they do not currently have one.

Requirements

Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must have a clean drivers record and a valid Colorado Drivers License
Must have or be able to get within 3 months a Qualified Supervisors License in categories 206 and 207.
Must have 2 years experience in landscape fertilization, herbicide, and or pesticide applications.
Must have excellent work ethic, be professional, and organized.
Must be able to use Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the landscape plant health care program to include turf, shrub, and tree fertilization, weed control, and pesticide applications.
Direct crews of 2-3 people
Coordinate schedule with management staff
Train employees on proper application technics
Help crews complete applications
Perform work on budget
Perform applications to the Colorado Department of Agriculture requirements
Responsible for proper storage, handling, mixing, and applying various herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides including the proper record keeping of all chemical applications.
Ensure that all training requirements are met per the Department of Agriculture.
Oversee that all our equipment is working and maintained properly, and that all crews have the proper first aid, safety, and spill response kits.
Aid in the applications.

Benefits

The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
Company Provided Life/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
7 Paid Holidays
3 Days Paid Bereavement
5 Days Paid Jury Duty
Employee Equity Program
Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
Referral Bonuses Programs
Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
Education Assistance
Best-in-Class Learning Management System
Career Advancement Opportunities