Chemical Application Technician

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Mix and apply chemical pesticides and herbicides to City parks, athletic fields, medians, rights-of-way, ponds, and special maintenance areas.
• Prepare records and reports regarding chemical usage/inventories, wind speeds, and temperatures.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and equipment; organize and maintain chemical room; issue chemicals to park maintenance personnel for usage.
• Assist Park administration in preparing lawn and ornamental chemical budget and bid forms.
• Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
• Operate a variety of spray equipment including power sprayer, self-contained sprayer, push sprayer, and backpack sprayer.
• Train and supervise chemical applications of other Park Services Division employees.

• Perform a variety of park maintenance activities when not applying chemicals including maintenance of landscape areas such as tree pruning, tree/landscape planting, and inspecting various sites for lawn and ornamental pest/disease infestations or problems.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and vehicles; service and perform minor repairs on equipment as necessary.
• Perform random site inspections of areas treated for target pests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Two (2) years of direct experience in the mixing and application of herbicides and pesticides in a landscaping, park, or grounds maintenance environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Possession of a Non-Commercial Certified Applicator license issued by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Service with certification in the categories of Lawn and Weed

OR

•  Possession of a license from the Texas Department of Agriculture with certification in categories of Rights-of-Way Pest Control and Plant Pest and Weed Control.

Obtain certification in the category of Aquatics through the Texas Department of Agriculture within six months of employment as a condition of continued employment.  Failure to obtain the additional Aquatics certification will result in non-disciplinary termination.

Salary : $18 - $24