Company Description

Starting pay rate: $17 / hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team.

Job Description

As a Spray Technician, you will:

• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and insecticides as needed to lawns, shrubs and plant material in accordance with accepted industry practices, safety procedures, label instructions, and requirements of various Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Preparing and mixing products according to label instructions and product specifications.
• Calibrate equipment periodically to ensure precise applications.
• Assist in gardening duties as needed.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Requirements

• Commercial pesticide license required.
• Proven experience in similar role, preferably in a hospitality or resort environment.
• Ability to effectively operate operations devices & software (HotSOS) by communicating professionally through radios, phones, emails and verbal communications.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, couples with strong communication skills.
• The ability to safely use hand tools, electrical tools, battery-powered tools, and any other pertinent tools required by the job, while also being capable of following safety guidelines/practices and recognizing and identifying potential hazards at each property, is essential.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimal to no supervision. 
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions
• Must be able to work holidays as needed.
• Must be at least 18 and have a valid FL State Driver’s License to drive company vehicles.
• Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.