Job Title: Spray Technician

This position is responsible for applying herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides into soil or onto plants for multiple establishments.

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At Integrated Landscape Management, we provide a positive and exciting work environment with the opportunity to plan and grow your career. Just like we strive to maintain long-term relationships with our commercial partners, ILM is committed to maintaining long-term relationships with our team members. We provide a career path and numerous opportunities to help you grow, become stronger financially, and excel in your personal life. As members of our valued family, you’re treated as a critical player on the team and are invited to participate in company events – held to acknowledge and thank our staff for their hard work.

Job Type : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay : Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Healthcare

• Dental care

• Vision care

• 401k program

• Life insurance

• Continuing education

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operates light on heavy vehicles, tools, and equipment in the application of various pesticides and lawn care functions, e.g. trucks, sprayers, tractors.

• Applies pesticides as needed in accordance with prescribed use and within accepted industry practices, and rules and requirements of various Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

• Prepares and mixes chemical agents used in the trade; prepares work area prior to the beginning job and cleans area after completion of the job.

• Ensures the safe and appropriate use of various chemicals agents and substances, mixing such according to label instruction and product specifications, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.

• Analytical skills and be able to synthesize complex or diverse information.

• Problem-solving skills and be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• Gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem-solving situations.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Education & Experience

• Must have one year of experience in horticultural spraying on commercial and/or residential properties.

• Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of horticultural chemicals and spraying techniques.

• Must have a basic knowledge of industry players and may have personal/business contacts in the landscaping industry.

• Must possess knowledge of National or State-based spraying regulations.

• Must possess and maintain a Weed & Right of Way License and/or Ornamental & Turf License.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License Preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs

• OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Reading, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Standing, Walking, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Lifting Over 10lbs. to 50 lbs., Hearing - Speech Range, Lifting, Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs.

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Seeing Distant, Climbing, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Depth Perception

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Works around excessive noise from machines, requiring hearing protection.

• May be exposed to nature, i.e. irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.

• May be exposed to fumes/odors, dust/mites, chemical, and/or waste hazards.

• May be exposed to dogs and other animals.

About Us:

Since its inception in 2001, ILM has understood the importance of being active in the local business community. We recognize that maintaining positive business community relationships can have an equally positive impact on strong client relationships.

In order to keep up with current trends, ILM maintains close relationships with Valley Partnership, Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA), Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM), Community Association Institute (CAI), National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and The Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association (ALCA).

Participation in these associations allows ILM to remain on the leading edge of what is happening in the industry – providing our clients with the very best experience available in commercial landscaping.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.