What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Spray Technician position at Scruggs Lawncare of Tupelo?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Lawn Spray Technician and become a vital part of creating healthy, beautiful outdoor spaces! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for applying lawn and landscape chemicals safely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction and environmental safety. Your expertise will help clients maintain lush, pest-free lawns while adhering to strict safety protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine outdoor work, technical skills, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. Paid training is provided to help you succeed and grow within our company.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate company vehicles, power tools, hand tools, and farm machinery to perform chemical applications across various outdoor properties
- Apply pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and other chemical agents following all pesticide management and safety protocol guidelines
- Conduct thorough site assessments to determine appropriate pest control strategies using integrated pest management techniques
- Use ladders safely for elevated applications, ensuring ladder safety procedures are followed at all times
- Handle chemical agents with precision, including mixing, loading, and applying pesticides while wearing respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols related to confined space entry safety procedures and chemical handling regulations
- Maintain detailed records of pesticide applications, site conditions, and safety inspections for compliance and reporting purposes
- Interact professionally with customers to explain services performed, answer questions about lawn care or pest control treatments, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Skills
- Strong knowledge of pesticide application techniques, pest control methods, and integrated pest management strategies
- Mechanical knowledge related to farm machinery, power tools, hand tools, and landscaping equipment
- Experience with ladder use and ladder safety procedures for elevated chemical applications
- Familiarity with confined space entry safety procedures and respiratory protection protocols
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Ability to operate a company vehicle safely and responsibly in various outdoor environments
- Outdoor work experience in lawn care, farming, landscaping or agriculture settings is highly desirable
- Basic understanding of entomology (the study of insects) related to pest identification and control methods
Join us in delivering exceptional outdoor solutions that enhance the beauty and health of our clients’ landscapes! We are committed to supporting your growth through comprehensive training programs while providing a safe work environment where your skills can flourish.
Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $20