Plant Health Care Technician

The Greenery Inc•North Charleston, SC

3d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician is a hands-on, field-based position responsible for applying fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, and other approved landscape products on residential and commercial properties. The technician works outdoors daily, operates specialized application equipment, completes assigned routes, and delivers consistent results while following safety requirements and company standards. The role includes performing scheduled turf and ornamental applications, preparing and applying products, operating and maintaining application equipment, following safety and regulatory requirements, documenting completed work, and communicating with supervisors. The technician is expected to meet route and production expectations without compromising safety or workmanship and to represent the company professionally.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on commercial spray, fertilizer, or pesticide application experience, or equivalent experience operating landscape application equipment.
Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting company requirements.
Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain required certification within the company-established timeframe.
Ability to follow labels, application instructions, safety procedures, and production schedules.
Basic math skills for measuring products, mixing quantities, and understanding application rates.
Ability to work independently and as part of a field team.
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
Basic proficiency with smartphones and mobile work-order applications.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, cold, rain, and changing weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, push, and pull for extended periods.
Ability to regularly lift and carry equipment, containers, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to load and unload products and equipment and operate sprayers for extended periods.
Ability to work around application products, dust, fumes, and equipment noise while using required PPE.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Commercial turf, ornamental, lawn care, or landscape maintenance experience.
Experience with ride-on sprayers, truck-mounted spray systems, backpack sprayers, or granular spreaders.
Knowledge of equipment calibration, pesticide mixing, and daily service-route operations.
Interest in electric equipment and emerging field application technologies.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled turf and ornamental applications using approved fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, and related products.
Complete assigned daily routes and work orders safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Measure, mix, load, transport, and apply products according to label directions and company procedures.
Operate truck-mounted spray systems, ride-on applicators, backpack and handheld sprayers, and granular spreaders.
Perform blanket, spot, granular, and targeted applications while maintaining correct rates and consistent coverage.
Follow established application programs and supervisor instructions, and assist with other field duties as needed.
Inspect, operate, clean, and maintain vehicles, pumps, hoses, tanks, spreaders, and application equipment.
Calibrate equipment for correct application rates and coverage.
Promptly report leaks, malfunctions, damage, and mechanical concerns.
Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organized, and professional-looking.
Learn and use new technologies, including electric sprayers, GPS-supported systems, and modern application tools.
Follow company safety policies, pesticide labels, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Wear required PPE, including gloves, eye and hearing protection, safety vests, and respiratory protection when required.
Use safe practices for chemical handling, mixing, loading, transport, application, storage, and spill prevention.
Prevent drift, off-target applications, environmental impacts, and damage to client property.
Immediately report incidents and hazards and participate in safety training and required certification activities.
Arrive on time, prepared with the correct materials, tools, and equipment.
Meet route and production expectations without compromising safety or workmanship.
Accurately record completed applications, product quantities, and other required treatment information.
Use mobile work-order software to review assignments and close completed jobs.
Communicate progress, delays, equipment issues, and material needs to supervisors.
Represent the company professionally and take ownership of assigned work.