Commercial and Residential lawn care company looking for a certified pest control operator in lawn and ornamental to manage horticulture department as well as assist with routine and spot fertilization and chemical applications on portfolio of properties.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and perform chemical and fertilizer applications on portfolio of properties.
- Monitor landscape health and care needs including primary turf problems and basic pest identification.
- Maintain proper documentation as required by The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- Maintain spray equipment including inspection, minor/field repairs, mixing, calibration, etc.
- Ensure company wide compliance with FDACS rules and regulations
- Train lawn maintenance staff on safe and appropriate use of herbicides and pesticides
Qualifications:
- Must have Florida Pest Control Operators License in Lawn and Ornamental. Additional endorsements a plus (eg. GHP)
- Basic knowledge of local grass, plants/trees, weeds, and pests.
- Basic knowledge of fertilizer and pest control chemicals including application methods, timing, spray patterns, etc.
- Experience using basic spray equipment required.
- Specific experience operating a spray truck and/or Steel Green sprayers/spreaders a plus.
- Must have valid drivers license.
- Must be able to pass background check.
- Excellent verbal and written English communications skills.
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
Work Remotely:
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