About this role
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Job Summary
• The Operator, Spray/Tech Tree Care, possesses chemical fertilization or pesticide industry experience and utilizes this knowledge and skill to work with commercial customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Mix and apply turf and tree/shrub care products, read material labels, and fill charts • Apply fertilizers and insecticides to turf and ornamental plants according to the schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions. • Drive company vehicle to customer location • Work independently • Prepare and disperse horticultural chemicals as required to ensure proper growing conditions for plants in gardens. • Communicate with customers, verbally and in writing, about our service and their properties, and address different concerns customers have with varying conditions. Education and Experience:
• Minimum 1 year experience with chemical or spray applications • Ability to work fast paced and produce quality results • Knowledge and staying up to date with MSDS and chemical uses • Ability to communicate well in both written and verbal formats • Must be service-oriented to exceed customers' needs • Identify different pest issues and apply applicable chemicals • Must have the ability to adapt to change quickly • Must be able to work effectively independently • Must be able to deal with various problems simultaneously and prioritize solutions • Driver’s License Required • RT Certification
Physical Demands/Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.) • Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles) • Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. • Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers). • Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods. • Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes) • You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection) • Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check. • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
Work Environment:
• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity) • Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. • Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. • Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present. • Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes. • Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation Pay Range: $25.00-$30.00
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
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