Spray Equipment Operator - F/T

City of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult semiskilled and intermediate-skilled work in the regular operation of equipment used in the application of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Requirements

Possession of the State of Florida Restricted Use Pesticide Public or Commercial Applicator License.
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of motorized spray equipment and spreaders
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
Certification/License Verification
Physical Examination
Drug and Alcohol Screening
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

Nice To Haves

Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
Must obtain Ornamental & Turf and Right of Way category licenses within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Operates spray equipment in the application of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and other chemicals to municipal parks and public building site grounds in accordance with the federal and state laws.
Read, interpret, and follow the label instructions for the application of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and other chemicals.
Applies chemicals to turf, athletic fields and other common areas by using handheld equipment, spray vehicles, backpack sprayers, motorized and push spreaders.
Calibrates sprayers, spreaders and other equipment used to apply pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and other chemicals.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the equipment used to apply pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and other chemicals.
Occasionally services and makes repairs and adjustments on spray equipment.
Operates other equipment as needed.
Performs related tasks as required.
Performs ground maintenance duties when not operating equipment.