Plant Health Care Technician - Level 3

FOCAL POINTE OF ST LOUIS LLC • Hazelwood, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Healthcare Tech (licensed). Scouting and identifying existing and potential plant health care concerns on residential and commercial landscapes. Completing various insect/disease control and fertilizer applications You should know how to use and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and fertilizers, while following health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Some familiarity with landscaping design
• Extensive knowledge of regional plant life
• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers
• Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
• A love of the outdoors and plant life
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation and other work-related precautions.
• A high school degree or GED
• Pesticide license in employment state.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces.
• Serves as lead worker responsible for spraying herbicides and insecticides and performing landscape maintenance.
• Identifies weeds and diagnoses plant diseases and problems; selects and properly mixes, prepares and applies appropriate herbicide/insecticide to eliminate weed and ornamental plant problems.
• Operates general landscape equipment including front end loader, rototiller, aerator, mower, sprayer, and edger.
• Thorough knowledge of the techniques, tools, methods, practices, procedures and materials related to general landscaping and ground keeping including pesticide and pesticide application using both high and low pressure systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED