Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician

Mariani Premier Group•Denver, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Lifescape Colorado is looking to add skilled Plant Health Care (PHC) Technicians to our growing team. The Lifescape Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for upholding the Lifescape Plant Health Care Program, quality control, and other duties. They can work well with others, leads naturally, and takes direction. The Plant Health Care Technician consistently shows a desire to progress and learn.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with approval by fleet insurance carrier (Required)
Knowledge in pest/disease identification
Proficient in calibrating spreader/sprayers
Knowledge mixing/handling chemicals and pesticides
Previous experience operating snowplows, truck and trailers, box trucks, and other maintenance equipment

Nice To Haves

CDA Pesticide Applicators License – QS (Qualified Supervisor) or CO (Certified Operator) (Preferred)
2+ years of field experience (Preferred)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately mix and properly store pesticides
Complete and maintain chemical logs
Perform recommended fertilization and integrated pest management on plants using spray.
Complete diagnostic reports and record results
Learn and understand Colorado native insect & disease life cycles, plant biology, and soil biology
Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress
Abide by the federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the application of pesticides
Accurately record time for self and crew(s) using Aspire Crew Mobile daily
Effectively communicate changes in material, design, etc. to crew members
Properly maintain PHC vehicle and inventory
Communicate employee issues to Property Care Production Manager(s) or Garden Manager(s)
Assist in seasonal snow removal
Reference “Snow Manual” on each property to ensure proper service
Plow, shovel, and apply ice melt in designated areas as assigned