What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Health Care (PHC) - Technician position at Sperber Landscape Companies LLC?
Plant Health Care (PHC) - Technician
Cambridge Landscape Services is looking for exceptional people for our PHC Technician position. If you have at least 1 year of experience in fertilization and chem-spray application, a true passion for outdoor work, and are a motivated team player looking for a career, we invite you to come grow with us!
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Perform applications to address fertility, weed management, and insect management of turf on client’s properties
· Ability to identify and diagnose insect, disease, and cultural issues in the field
· Adhere to best Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
· Communicate turf needs on specific properties to Account Managers/Branch Manager
· Routine care and regular calibration of spray truck equipment to ensure accurate applications
· Be adept at following EPA labels and correctly mixing spray tanks for necessary applications each day
· Enter detailed notes regarding each application including record of material usage into handheld device
· Assist with Plant Health Care applications and/or Tick/Mosquito Control as necessary
· Follow a route to efficiently visit multiple properties each day and effectively complete tasks at each property
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Must possess valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
· Must possess current MA Pesticide License or ability to obtain it prior to employment
· Willingness to work some Saturdays as workload and weather during busiest times of year may dictate
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Ability to stay motivated and work efficiently, often as a one-person crew
· Field experience in comparable position is much preferred
· Degree relevant to the field (turf management, plant pathology, etc) is preferred
· A strong passion for and dedication to enhancing the properties we service
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk long distances
· Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures
· Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Job Type: Full-time, seasonal with the option to work during snow operations