Spray Technician - Military veterans preferred

Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Position Title: Spray Technician

Location: Nashville, TN, United States

Job Category: Landscape Maintenance

State: Tennessee

City: Nashville

Description

Spray Technician

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Position Description:

The Spray Technician will perform all of the necessary chemical applications to all landscape areas. This is an hourly position working 40+ hours during a regular work week schedule, weather permitting (Monday-Friday and weekends as necessary). The purpose of this position is to identify all needs for chemical control in the landscape and make the correct appropriate application of chemicals.

Responsibilities:

• Identification - Includes recognizing insects and insect damage, fungus and fungus damage, broadleaf and grassy weeds, all types of turf, shrubs and trees.
• Mixing - Includes identifying the appropriate chemical(s) to use and mixing the correct amount for the application while minimizing waste.
• Application - Includes have a properly calibrated sprayer to apply the mixed chemical at the appropriate rate to treat the identified issues.
• Application Logs - Fill out daily chemical application log and turn in at end of shift.
• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, digging holes and handling of materials during extreme weather for 8+ hours daily.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as trucks, trucks with trailers, 2-cycle power equipment, lawn mowers, bobcats, ATV, golf cart or mobile sprayer.

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to perform basic math (Multiplication, division, subtraction, addition)
• Tennessee Applicators Certification (Must be obtained within 6 months of start)
• Previous commercial chemical application experience

• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

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