Spray Technician

This position will be at our Cypress Lakes Village Property. The Spray Technician is an advanced and/or lead role responsible for performing a variety of turf and grounds maintenance across the community. Areas of responsibility include parks, rights-of-way, community open green spaces, canal banks, athletic facilities, golf/driving ranges, aquatic areas, and other landscaped spaces.
This position often acts as a primary point of contact, coordinating the work of other Maintenance Technicians on specific projects.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform, assign, and oversee all spray maintenance of grounds.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and other agents for turf and landscaping maintenance.
• Identify pests and weeds and determine appropriate treatment methods.
• Read and follow technical labels and application instructions; calculate proper application rates and dilutions.
• Schedule and record spray applications.
• Calibrate and operate sprayer/spreader equipment (self-contained spray units, tractors, attached spray booms/spreaders).
• Maintain chemical storage areas, inventories, sprayers, and spreaders (e.g., changing hoses, cleaning screens).
• Ensure safety of work crews, citizens, and the environment during chemical applications, report unsafe conditions.
• Remove debris and brush from canals and ditches; perform canal bank maintenance.
• Assist in determining efficient work methods for assigned tasks.
• Maintain restricted-use pesticide licenses through exams and continuing education.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, including during non-standard shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

•  Considerable knowledge of ground maintenance practices, principles, and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of safety hazards and precautions.
• Skilled in using common hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Completion of required NIMS Training.

Education & Experience

•  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any related combination of training and experience.
• Public Applicator License through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Core Applicator License), plus two (2) additional applicator licenses such as:
  • Natural Areas
  • Public Health Pest Control (Mosquito Control)
  • Turf and Ornamental
  • Right-of-Way
  • Aquatics

Physical Requirements 

•  Regularly required to use hands, fingers, and arms to manipulate tools and equipment.
• Frequently required to stand and walk; occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to talk, hear, and see (close vision, distance vision, color vision).
• Must frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds; occasionally more.
• Requires frequent neck rotation, overhead arm extension, and ability to turn completely from a fixed stance.

Living Our Core Values 

 Our Core Values are a way of life, not just empty promises. We’re searching for team members who:  

• Love what they do to make our guests’ dreams come true and show it through delivering service excellence authentically. 
• Continually raise the bar by investing in their personal development and looking for innovative ways to exceed our guests’ expectations. 

• Make every moment count, so our Team Members look forward to coming to work every day, and our guests look forward to creating new memories on their return visits. 

• Consistently do the right thing for our Team Members and guests by keeping promises, delivering on commitments and building trust along the way.  

• Demonstrate kindness by following the ‘Golden Rule’, ensuring that Team Members and guests have a voice and feel valued. 

About Cove Communities 

Cove Communities is a well-capitalized real estate investment and operating company.  We own manufactured housing communities and RV resorts in Canada and the US. The leaders of the company have a track record of building and managing dynamic, fast-growing companies with upward mobility and remuneration for team members who propel results.  

Cove Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Cove is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.