Spray Technician

Russell Landscape • Nashville, TN

12d

About The Position

Are you passionate about plants, shrubs, and creating healthy, beautiful landscapes? Russell Landscape is seeking a detail-oriented, self-starting Horticulture Spray Technician for our Nashville branch. In this role, you’ll perform targeted plant health care applications, monitor landscape health, and help keep our commercial properties thriving—all while emphasizing safety, precision, and professionalism. A valid Tennessee Category 03 license is required. Your Daily Impact • Apply horticultural chemicals—including insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators—safely and accurately to ornamental plants and landscape beds. • Calibrate, operate, and maintain spray equipment with expert care. • Diagnose landscape issues by identifying insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress. • Maintain detailed and accurate application records and property notes. • Read, understand, and follow all pesticide labels and application instructions. • Assist with landscape tasks such as pruning, bed maintenance, seasonal color installations, or other property needs as required. • Follow all company procedures, safety protocols, and state regulations. • Represent Russell Landscape professionally while interacting with customers and teammates. • Communicate clearly with team members and clients to ensure smooth, coordinated operations. Why Join Us At Russell Landscape, you’re not just applying treatments—you’re helping protect and elevate beautiful outdoor environments across Nashville. Join a company built on quality, integrity, and teamwork, where your growth matters just as much as the landscapes you care for. Apply today or call Brooke at 770-490-3065 to see if Russell Landscape is the right fit for you. Even if you’re unsure, a quick conversation can’t hurt—Team Purple is always looking for motivated, passionate individuals to grow with us!

Requirements

• Valid Tennessee Category 03 (Ornamental & Turf) pesticide license
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive for Russell Landscape
• Experience in horticulture, plant healthcare, landscaping, or related fields preferred
• Knowledge of mixing, handling, and applying pesticides according to established programs
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions precisely
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Self-motivated, dependable, and genuinely passionate about helping landscapes thrive

Nice To Haves

• Experience in horticulture, plant healthcare, landscaping, or related fields preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply horticultural chemicals—including insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators—safely and accurately to ornamental plants and landscape beds.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain spray equipment with expert care.
• Diagnose landscape issues by identifying insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress.
• Maintain detailed and accurate application records and property notes.
• Read, understand, and follow all pesticide labels and application instructions.
• Assist with landscape tasks such as pruning, bed maintenance, seasonal color installations, or other property needs as required.
• Follow all company procedures, safety protocols, and state regulations.
• Represent Russell Landscape professionally while interacting with customers and teammates.
• Communicate clearly with team members and clients to ensure smooth, coordinated operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed