SPRAY TECHNICIAN

Johnson Nursery Corporation•Watha, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The individual will be responsible for spraying nursery plants with insecticides, fungicides, PGR’s and fertilizers. Also responsible for the maintenance and repair of the spray tractor and sprayer. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications · An interest in plants. · Willingness to learn. Especially to identify plant pests and diseases, and the appropriate chemicals to control them. · Demonstrated problem-solving skills. · Operate a tractor with a manual transmission. · Must be able to speak, read, and write English. · Must be organized and be able to multitask effectively. · Must be able to lift 82.5 lbs. · Must be willing to work extra hours if needed, weekends, and after hours to ensure the productivity of other nursery functions. · Must wear ankle-high work boots. · Successfully pass drug screening, DMV check, and post-offer physical assessment. · Must possess a valid driver’s license Supervisory Responsibilities Up to 5 individuals, per the needs of the nursery Essential Functions · Operate a tractor and spray equipment. · Safely and accurately mix chemicals for application to plants. · Accurately and neatly maintain spray records. · Apply chemicals during hours scheduled to maintain safe and effective control of pests. (at night during the spring and summer, and days during fall and winter) · Anticipates and requests funding needed for the spray department. (chemicals, sprayers, tractors) · Maintain chemical inventory and rotation of chemicals. · Oversee and maintain a program for freeze prevention of spray tractors, spray equipment, and chemical inventory. · Ensure that assigned vehicles are cleaned, fueled, and in proper working order. · Monitor the proper functioning of spray equipment. Request repairs and maintenance for all spray equipment and assigned tractors. · Maintain, clean, and organize a shop. · Must have effective communication skills and be able to interact well with the maintenance team and company management. · Follow initiatives for ensuring a safe work environment and willingness to participate in the safety committee. · Maintain Material Data Safety Sheets in a central binder for chemicals/products in the maintenance department. · Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

An interest in plants.
Willingness to learn. Especially to identify plant pests and diseases, and the appropriate chemicals to control them.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Operate a tractor with a manual transmission.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be organized and be able to multitask effectively.
Must be able to lift 82.5 lbs.
Must be willing to work extra hours if needed, weekends, and after hours to ensure the productivity of other nursery functions.
Must wear ankle-high work boots.
Successfully pass drug screening, DMV check, and post-offer physical assessment.
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Operate a tractor and spray equipment.
Safely and accurately mix chemicals for application to plants.
Accurately and neatly maintain spray records.
Apply chemicals during hours scheduled to maintain safe and effective control of pests. (at night during the spring and summer, and days during fall and winter)
Anticipates and requests funding needed for the spray department. (chemicals, sprayers, tractors)
Maintain chemical inventory and rotation of chemicals.
Oversee and maintain a program for freeze prevention of spray tractors, spray equipment, and chemical inventory.
Ensure that assigned vehicles are cleaned, fueled, and in proper working order.
Monitor the proper functioning of spray equipment. Request repairs and maintenance for all spray equipment and assigned tractors.
Maintain, clean, and organize a shop.
Must have effective communication skills and be able to interact well with the maintenance team and company management.
Follow initiatives for ensuring a safe work environment and willingness to participate in the safety committee.
Maintain Material Data Safety Sheets in a central binder for chemicals/products in the maintenance department.
Other duties as assigned.