Plant Health Care Specialist
Gachina Landscape Management•Menlo Park, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
This role focuses on Plant Health Care (PHC) with specific responsibilities in chemical application, pest and disease identification, and client communication. The specialist will be a resource for operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and proper handling of chemicals and equipment.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in PHC/Chemical Application.
- Active QAL (Qualified Applicator License).
- Ability to periodically lift 60 pounds.
- Ability to bend, twist, climb, and walk for extended periods.
- Willingness to wear required PPE.
- Must be an authorized driver.
- Proficiency in English reading, writing, and speaking comprehension.
- Familiarity with technology including smartphones, MS Excel, and Aspire.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource for and communicate with Operations.
- Perform Biocontrol applications.
- Conduct Deep Root Watering.
- Apply chemicals and fertilizers.
- Communicate with clients and the public at job sites.
- Read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels.
- Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Consider weather conditions in operations.
- Perform mixing, calculating, and calibrating for applications.
- Follow chemical spill procedures.
- Manage clean-up and disposal of materials.
- Ensure chemicals are properly labeled and stored.
- Inspect PHC storage areas and trucks for compliance.
- Identify and implement control methods for pests and diseases (75% of duties).
- Identify and implement control methods for weeds (75% of duties).
- Identify plants, shrubs, and trees (50% of duties).
- Distribute chemicals to crew leaders/managers.
- Understand and adhere to state laws and regulations.
- Operate manual valves and quick couplers.
- Protect people, the environment, animals, and self.
- Diagnose pest/disease damage and advise on appropriate treatment.
- Troubleshoot PHC site issues and make appropriate decisions.
- Complete administrative tasks and paperwork, including time cards, weekly schedules, PHC work orders, purchase order requests, chemical use reports, chemical inventory reports, and incident/injury reports.
- Maintain and report chemical inventory.
- Clean tools and equipment, and be responsible for their use and care.
- Maintain vehicle responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
