Plant Health Care Technician

Plant Healthcare Tech (Licensed)

Job Summary: The Plant Healthcare Tech (licensed). Scouting and identifying existing and potential plant health care concerns on residential and commercial landscapes. Completing various insect/disease control and fertilizer applications You should know how to use and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and fertilizers, while following health and safety regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have direct oversight over other personnel.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces.
• Serves as lead worker responsible for spraying herbicides and insecticides and performing landscape maintenance.
• Identifies weeds and diagnoses plant diseases and problems; selects and properly mixes, prepares and applies appropriate herbicide/insecticide to eliminate weed and ornamental plant problems.
• Operates general landscape equipment including front end loader, rototiller, aerator, mower, sprayer, and edger.
• Thorough knowledge of the techniques, tools, methods, practices, procedures and materials related to general landscaping and ground keeping including pesticide and pesticide application using both high and low pressure systems.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Some familiarity with landscaping design
• Extensive knowledge of regional plant life
• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers
• Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
• A love of the outdoors and plant life
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation and other work-related precautions.
• A high school degree or GED
• Pesticide license in employment state.
  
  

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Plant Healthcare Tech.

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• The employee will also be required to lift and move up to 25lbs.
• This job primarily operates in an outdoor setting.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position that is expected to work at assigned site. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 P.M., however some flexibility of the schedule is permissible with supervisor approval. Overtime, evenings and weekend work may be required, as well as occasional day-time travel.

AAP/EEO Statement

Focal Pointe provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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