Chemical Technician

DESCRIPTION

• People First – Prioritizing others
• Respect– Treating everyone with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity– Serving with honesty and trust
• Deliver– Following through and exceeding expectations
• Excel – Driving innovation and continuous improvement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Controls weeds, diseases and insects by directing the activities of City employees, using various types of equipment, inspecting ponds and City facilities, spraying and applying chemicals to landscapes and turf-areas such as the golf course and treating ponds for vegetative growth.
• Administering fertilizer and chemical applications by lifting and loading bags of fertilizer into spreaders, measuring for mixture, measuring the correct amounts of chemicals for the mixture and checking equipment calibration.
• Maintains records by tracking the quantities of chemicals and man hours used, generating and maintaining work orders and filling out TDA reports in accordance with standards and regulations.
• Assists maintenance team with managing golf course by top dressing, aerifying, verticutting, mowing and other grounds management practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and skills may also be considered, but a typical way to qualify is by obtaining:

• Safe driving record and Valid Class C Driver's License
• Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License including categories 3(A) and 6, or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of hire
• Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
  

• This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits.
• Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional weekend work for priority applications and emergency projects. During peak season, certain applications may require a 5:00 a.m. start time.

• Frequent physical activity including walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, balancing, and climbing.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Routinely lift and carry materials, tools, and chemical containers up to 50 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently lift 10–25 lbs and continuously lift up to 10–20 lbs.
• Push and pull objects and equipment as required.
• Moderate manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, laboratory instruments, and chemical handling equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain physical stamina throughout the workday.
• Regularly work with and around chemicals, including handling, mixing, transporting, testing, and storing chemical substances in accordance with safety procedures.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including laboratory, plant, and field settings.
• Ability to work in varying and extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wet conditions, and humidity.
• Regular exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards; required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to safely operate a City or personal vehicle for business purposes.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of turf, landscape, and pond maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe handling, storage, mixing, and application of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and other regulated chemicals.
• Knowledge of Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations, licensing, reporting requirements, and compliance standards related to chemical application.
• Knowledge of proper calibration, operation, and maintenance of chemical application, turf, and landscape equipment.
• Knowledge of identification, prevention, and treatment of common weeds, insects, plant diseases, and fungi.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures, hazard recognition, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Knowledge of recordkeeping practices for chemical usage, inspections, work orders, and manpower tracking.
• Skill in accurately measuring, mixing, and applying chemical treatments in accordance with labels, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Skill in operating, calibrating, and maintaining spreaders, sprayers, mowers, and other chemical and turf maintenance equipment.
• Skill in inspecting and diagnosing turf, plant, and pond conditions to determine appropriate treatment methods.
• Skill in following established safety protocols to protect self, coworkers, the public, and the environment.
• Skill in maintaining organized, accurate, and timely records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transporting chemical and fertilizer containers and working in outdoor environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and the public.

The City of Allen participates in the federal e-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits package designed to support you at work and in life! You’ll receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses.

All City employees also have free access to recreation centers, including: