Spray Technician

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance•Panama City, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held, family/employee owned, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community. We are hiring a Spray Technician to join our Panama City maintenance branch.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
Ability to perform basic math (Multiplication, division, subtraction, addition)
South Carolina Chemical Applicators License (Must be obtained within 6 months of start)
Previous commercial chemical application experience

Responsibilities

Perform all of the necessary chemical applications to all landscape areas.
Identify all needs for chemical control in the landscape and make the correct appropriate application of chemicals.
Recognize insects and insect damage, fungus and fungus damage, broadleaf and grassy weeds, all types of turf, shrubs and trees.
Identify the appropriate chemical(s) to use and mix the correct amount for the application while minimizing waste.
Have a properly calibrated sprayer to apply the mixed chemical at the appropriate rate to treat the identified issues.
Fill out daily chemical application log and turn in at end of shift.
Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, digging holes and handling of materials during extreme weather for 8+ hours daily.
Run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as trucks, trucks with trailers, 2-cycle power equipment, lawn mowers, bobcats, ATV, golf cart or mobile sprayer.