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Licensed Commercial Applicator – Lawn, Landscape, & Perimeter Pest Control
Pacific Lawn & Pest | Spokane, WA
Seasonal, full-time position | Full-time employment through early November
Pay: $22–$28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
The Position:
Pacific Lawn & Pest is hiring an experienced, currently licensed Washington Commercial Applicator to join our team.
This is an independent route position. You will operate a company truck, manage an organized daily route, and provide lawn, landscape, and pest-control services at residential and commercial properties throughout the Spokane area.
We are specifically looking for someone who already has professional application experience and is properly licensed in Washington and or Idaho. We are not currently hiring an entry-level or unlicensed applicator for this position.
Schedule:
- Full-time seasonal employment from March through early November each year
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Some overtime may be available during busy weeks, but it is not regularly required
Primary Responsibilities:
- Apply lawn fertilizer and weed-control products
- Perform tree and shrub applications
- Provide exterior perimeter pest-control services
- Perform rodent-control services
- Complete bare-ground weed-control applications
- Properly calculate, mix, and apply products according to label requirements
- Safely handle chemicals, fertilizers, and application equipment
- Maintain accurate application records, route information, and required paperwork
- Inspect and maintain assigned equipment and company vehicle
- Communicate professionally with customers when needed
- Work independently while completing an assigned daily route
Required Qualifications:
- Current Washington Commercial Applicator License
- Laws and Safety qualification
- Ornamental Weed endorsement
- Previous professional application experience
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Reliable, honest, and able to work independently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe application practices
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to walk residential and commercial properties throughout the day
- Ability to repeatedly handle hoses, backpack sprayers, and application equipment
- Willingness to work outdoors in changing weather, including summer heat
Compensation and Benefits:
- $22–$28 per hour, based on experience, licensing, and qualifications
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid ongoing training and licensing fees
- Company-provided uniforms
- Employee discounts
- Overtime opportunities during portions of the season
- Opportunities for advancement
About Pacific Lawn & Pest:
Pacific Lawn & Pest is a locally owned lawn care and pest-control company founded in Spokane in 2006 by current owner Josh Demers.
We have built a strong reputation in the Spokane area by taking care of our customers, investing in our employees, and doing the job correctly. Our technicians work with modern equipment, well-maintained company trucks, and organized routes. We do not have sales quotas, and we trust experienced employees to manage their routes and work independently.
We are proud of our excellent company culture and five-star employee rating on Indeed. We want dependable professionals who take pride in their work, and we make a point of treating them well.
How to Apply:
If you are currently licensed in Washington or Idaho and have professional application experience, please text Josh directly at 509-821-9288.
In your text, please include:
- Your name
- Your current license and endorsements
- A brief description of your application experience
Qualified applicants may also apply through Indeed, but texting is the quickest and preferred way to reach us.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel card
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
- Hourly pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
- Tips
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- WA/ID State Pesticide Applicators License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28