Spray Technician 1

Pinellas County Government•Clearwater, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinellas County is seeking a Spray Technician to help control weeds and invasive plants and maintain the grounds at St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport. This is skilled entry-level technical work involving chemical and other eradication methods for surveillance and abatement of weeds, aquatic weeds, invasive plants, and pests. The position applies chemicals using approved techniques to control undesirable pests or vegetation while preventing damage to adjacent vegetation and harm to animal or marine life. It also includes routine maintenance associated with spraying activities. The role is based at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport in Clearwater, Florida. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Employees work outdoors in heat and humidity. A 10-year criminal history check is conducted to meet TSA requirements; certain felony dispositions may disqualify an applicant from receiving an Airport ID badge.

Requirements

One year of experience in weed and/or pest control spraying or abatement, industrial or commercial chemical spraying, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License upon hire.
Obtain and maintain a Florida Public or Commercial Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license with certification in Core Aquatic, Weed Control, and Right-of-Way Pest Control within three years of hire.
Pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and Security Threat Assessment required by the Transportation Security Administration before hire.
Obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge for employment at the Airport.
Pass Movement Area Testing and complete required airport computer-based training within the first month of employment.

Nice To Haves

Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP).
Airport experience.
Florida Public or Commercial Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license with certification in Core, Aquatic Weed Control, Right-of-Way, Ornamental and Turf Pest Control.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe or front loader.

Responsibilities

Operate chemical spray equipment using proper abatement techniques.
Perform chemical and mechanical control of aquatic weeds and invasive plants in mitigation areas.
Determine appropriate spraying times and schedules based on growth seasons, water or soil conditions, weather, wind, and other variables.
Select and mix appropriate chemical agents based on the infestation, environment, and vegetation.
Operate and maintain equipment used in chemical treatment operations, including trucks, motors, and spray apparatus.
Operate equipment such as a tractor with a batwing mower and a flail mower.
Communicate effectively with the Air Traffic Control Tower and navigate the airfield safely and independently.
Maintain spray records as required by law.