- Spray Technician/Horticulturalist -
Pay Range: Experience Appropriated
Reports to: Supervisor
Random drug testing is performed
Position Summary: Operates a spray truck according to assignment and in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances and safe driving practices. This position carries the overall responsibility for maintaining Carolina Creations Landscapes, Inc.'s contractual obligations in regard to herbicide, pesticide and fertilization management. Related duties include ensuring a safe work environment for all personnel assigned to chemical use, and strict adherence to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Treat specific insect, weed, turf disease and nutritional deficiencies by application of appropriate product.
- Maintain power spray equipment assigned to your area in a safe, clean and mechanically sound condition at all times.
- See that all field equipment complies with federal, state and local regulations.
- Check out chemicals to crews and fill out chemical check-out sheets.
- Complete spray requests as per schedule.
- Discuss with supervisor what is to be done the following day.
- Maintain accurate records of chemical usage according to all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
- Use good judgment in the application of chemicals (exposure to the public, weather conditions and other environmental considerations).
- Provide and maintain safe physical conditions for employees assigned to spray duties, per OSHA standards.
Essential Functions:
- Move briskly through uneven ground utilizing application
tools.
- Lift up to 80 lbs. From the ground to waist level.
- Bend and twist to ground level.
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