Plant Health Care Technician

Job Summary: The Plant Healthcare Tech (licensed). Scouting and identifying existing and potential plant health care concerns on residential and commercial landscapes. Completing various insect/disease control and fertilizer applications You should know how to use and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and fertilizers, while following health and safety regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have direct oversight over other personnel.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and fertilize green spaces.
• Serves as lead worker responsible for spraying herbicides and insecticides and performing landscape maintenance.
• Identifies weeds and diagnoses plant diseases and problems; selects and properly mixes, prepares and applies appropriate herbicide/insecticide to eliminate weed and ornamental plant problems.
•  Operates general landscape equipment including front end loader, , rototiller, aerator, mower, sprayer, and edger.
• Thorough knowledge of the techniques, tools, methods, practices, procedures and materials related to general landscaping and ground keeping including pesticide and pesticide application using both high and low pressure systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Some familiarity with landscaping design
• Extensive knowledge of regional plant life
• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers
• Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
• A love of the outdoors and plant life
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation and other work-related precautions.
• A high school degree or GED
• Pesticide license in employment state.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Plan Healthcare Tech.

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• The employee will also be required to lift and move up to 25lbs.
• This job primarily operates in an outdoor setting.

Salary : $22 - $25