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BrightView Landscapes Pesticide Spray Technician - Pontiac North (MDARD Licenses Preferred) in Pontiac, Michigan
Spray Technician
Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We're looking for a Spray Technician to join our team.
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RATE OF PAY IS DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD, STARTING RANGE OF PAY IS $19 - $22 PER HOUR.
Pay range without State Licenses - $19-$20 (must spend time after work studying and become licensed before the end of 2024, at the company's cost)
Pay range with current MDARD State Licenses - $20-$22 per hour.
MUST HAVE A CHAUFFER'S LICENSE (or be willing to obtain one before your Start Date) and MUST be able to pass A MDOT Medical Card Physical (includes a Drug Test) or have an Active DDOT Medical Card.
Here's what you'd do:
We're currently seeking a Spray Technician with chemical fertilization or pesticide industry experience to work with our commercial customers. The ideal applicant will be a self-starter and have a stable work history. We are seeking an individual who is passionately interested in the field or has a strong background in Horticulture. This position will be responsible for performing applications to turf, tree, and shrubs.
You'd be responsible for:
- Mixing and applying turf and tree/shrub care products, read material labels and fill charts
- Applying fertilizers and insecticides to turf and ornamental plants according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions.
- Driving company vehicle to customer location
- Working independently
- Preparing and dispersing horticultural chemicals as required to insure proper growing conditions for plants in gardens.
- Communicating with customers, verbally and in writing, about our service and their properties and address different concerns customers have with varying conditions.
You might be a good fit if you have:
- Minimum 1 year experience with chemical or spray applications
- Ability to work fast paced and produce quality results
- Knowledge and staying up to date of 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 effectively work independently
- Must be able to deal with various problems simultaneously and prioritize solutions
- VALID Driver's License w/ Chauffer's Endorsement is REQUIRED
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``` - RT Certification / State of MI Pesticide Applicators License is REQUIRED; 3A & 3B preferred
And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:
- Ability to manage projects according to contract and budget
- CURRENT MDOT Medical Card, preferred
- Customer service experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to operate efficiently and safely at all times
- Bilingual (Spanish)
* Here's what to know about working here:*
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