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Pesticide Applicator

City of Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, TX | Full Time

$36k-48k (estimate)

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Pesticide Applicator

$36k-48k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Weeks Ago

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City of Lubbock, TX is Hiring a Pesticide Applicator Near Lubbock, TX

City of Lubbock

Pesticide Applicator

SALARY

$17.28 Hourly

$1,382.40 Biweekly

$35,942.40 Annually

LOCATION

Lubbock, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

P727-5221

DEPARTMENT

Parks Department

DIVISION

5221 - Park Maintenance

OPENING DATE

04/20/2024

CLOSING DATE

5/17/2024 5:00 PM Central

Summary

Applies chemical pesticides to control insects or weed infestations in parks and other identified areas.

Essential Functions

Spray herbicides, insecticides, or fungicides using truck mounted and/or hand held spray equipment as required;
Document application rates, times, locations, type of chemicals, and other relevant information;
Maintain and clean equipment;
Ensure that chemical applications are made in a safe manner and are
confined to the immediate area requiring treatment;
Observe and follow safety procedures for spray work conducted on street medians;
Pick up litter and debris on streets and highways;
Performs related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year experience in weed and pest control. Possess a Certified Non-Commerical Applicator license issued by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board in categories of "weeds" and "lawn and ornamental"; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical exam required

Valid Commercial Driver's License
Cert. Non-Commerical Applicator

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Chemical control measures required to treat weed or insect infestations;
Proper methods for handling and control of chemicals and equipment;
Knowledge of weed treatments in turf and flowerbeds.

Ability to:

Maintain accurate records;
Perform duties of pesticide application;
Communicate effectively with others

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Frequently walk and stand on uneven ground during a shift
Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, poles and other inclined surfaces
Occasionally bend during the shift
Occasionally push and pull objects
Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
Occasionally place arms above, at or below shoulder height
Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle
Occasionally carry up to 4 gallons of liquid (approx 32 pounds) in a backpack

Agency

City of Lubbock

Address

1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone

806-775-2281
806-775-2303

Website

http://www.mylubbock.us