Spray Technician

Braysisland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Spray Technician to apply pesticides and maintain various amenity areas. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of spray tech experience and a strong understanding of chemical safety practices. This role requires the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and operate landscape maintenance equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain commercial pesticide applicator license within six months of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years spray tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies pesticides to control weeds, ants, and plant pests.
• Keeps accurate records of chemicals used.
• Maintains clay tennis courts and plantation pools.

Skills

Pesticide application

Chemical safety knowledge

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Turf maintenance equipment

Job description

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Title: Spray Technician

Department: Landscape Maintenance

Reports To: Landscape Supervisor

Exempt Status: Non Exempt

Supervises Others: No

FUNCTION

Serves as landscape spray technician for the plantation landscape maintenance department. Responsibilities include chemical applications and upkeep of all amenity areas using motorized, electrical, or hand equipment and tools. Ensures that all support and service is conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the ONE BRAYS Leadership Credo.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies pesticides in the amenity areas on a scheduled or as needed basis to control weeds, ants and plant pests.
• Applies pesticides in the owner’s yards as needed.
• Applies animal repellent as needed.
• Keeps accurate records of chemicals used.
• Makes sure that there is a label for all chemicals stored in the chemical room.
• Makes sure the MSDS sheets are up to date and copies are in the appropriate locations.
• Ensures that all pesticides are applied as required by the label and all federal and state pesticide regulations are followed.
• Assists landscape technician with maintaining the condition and playability of clay tennis courts.
• Assists landscape technician with the maintenance of plantation pools.
• Assists with the landscape maintenance crew as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of working extended hours, to include weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Able to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing, with corrective lenses if needed.
• Must be able to speak English well enough to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets and universal signs for the maintenance trade; e.g., poison, flammable.
• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 100 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day.
• Must be able to drive a car, and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, and remain mentally alert.
• Must possess the proper training and (as applicable) licenses necessary to operate and repair all types of turf maintenance equipment, to include mowers, trenchers, trucks, backhoe, front‑end loader, fork lift, and all‑terrain vehicles.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• The employee will be in the vicinity of site‑specific vegetation and native species of reptiles and mammals, subjecting the employee to possible injury from contact or bites. Proper footwear, headgear, and maintenance attire should be worn for protection.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties.
• Employee will work predominantly in an outside environment which includes, but is not limited to wind, rain, cold, and extreme heat and humidity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduate or ability to obtain high school diploma or equivalent of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills: Ability to operate all forms of light and heavy landscape maintenance equipment. Able to work and complete assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to obtain commercial pesticide applicator license within six months of employment.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years spray tech experience preferred.