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Pesticide Spray Applicator
Overview
Job Title: Pesticide Spray Applicator
Position Type: Full Time; Seasonal – Year-round work available (Snow Removal Equipment Operating)
Reports To: Business Manager; Pesticide Spray Applicator Manager
Purpose: To deliver exceptional application services to customers while maintaining equipment to standards and representing the company in the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Applicator:
• Understand and follow directives on all fertilizer work orders
• Interact regularly with clientele in order to ensure job satisfaction
• Monitor job supplies inventory and request additional materials/parts when stock is low. This includes lawn signs, fertilizers, peat moss, bone meal, etc.
• Follow all company safety guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Inspect the quality of work perimeters and service areas within those parameters
• Keep Pesticide Application ticket valid
Additional Duties:
• Apply round-up to properties
• Apply granular fertilizer in the spring season
• Assist with property inspections
• Assist with topdressing, small sod jobs, and water hauling as needed
Work Conditions:
Physical Conditions:
The duties of the Pesticide Spray Applicator are carried out primarily in an outdoor setting.
• Uses hands, arms, and shoulders when using various types of equipment (daily).
• Lifts and/or move up to 80 lbs. (occasionally).
• Ability to cross on uneven ground
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time
Psychological/Stress Conditions:
The Pesticide Spray Applicator position, workload, and environment do not generally increase employee emotional or stress levels.
• Interruptions and requests from multiple areas (daily).
• Multitasking (daily).
• Repetitive movements
• Job demands versus time constraints (daily).
• Periods of intense concentration when meeting deadlines and during peak periods.
Work Conditions:
The Pesticide Spray Applicator works independently and in a team environment.
• Works in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily).
• Wide variety of tasks requiring the ability to manage multiple unrelated projects and make independent decisions (daily).
• Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily).
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are not intended to limit the opportunities for interested candidates but provide the candidates with an understanding of the level of expertise required in this position.
The conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The successful candidate will be required to do a Police Information Check (PIC).
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements:
· Ability to physically perform basic life operational functions including but not limited to: climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion.
· Ability to lift/handle heavy loads; up to 80lbs.
· Ability to follow company Safety Procedures and recognize Job Hazards
· Must be available for long hours (Saturdays may be included); Punctual and dependable
· Ability to work outdoors in all elements
· Exceptional communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
· Excellent attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently
· Ability to communicate with customers and create lasting relationships
· Motivated individual who is detail-orientated with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Education/Experience:
· Valid Pesticide Applicator License required - or willing to obtain
· Valid minimum MB Class 5F DL required; Class 3 w/Air a considerable asset
· Minimum 2 years experience working in a similar role handling applications
· Experience in a landscaping environment; a considerable asset
Personal Attributes:
· Positive attitude, self-starter, and takes initiative
· Punctual and dependable
· Great at multi-tasking
· Ability to prioritize tasks
· Strong communication skills
· Team player
· Great with a measuring tape and tools