Landscape Maintenance Chemical Technician

Come join an award-winning team at Earthworks, Inc.!

Earthworks, Inc. is a commercial landscape company who provides premier full-service landscape management services for multi-family and commercial properties.

Our commitment to offering our customers the best service possible and providing a preventive care and/or restoring pest control with the highest level of expertise has been key to our success.

We are currently looking for an experienced chemical technician to be part our team. This person will working under our Irrigation/Chemical department.

Previous chemical application experience is preferred for this position. We are willing to train, but basic knowledge will be great for a smooth training and transition.

Experience:

Knowledge of backpack sprayers, spreaders and/or calibration equipment.
Basic math skills and conversions required to measure and mix proper amounts of liquids and granular products.

Pesticide Applicator License from Texas Department of Agriculture preferable.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor landscape health by spotting, diagnosing and treating the most common turf/shrub and seasonal color fungus and diseases.
• Operate a Z-Spray and Boom Machine
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers
• Ability to complete all job paperwork
• Drive/Operate truck and trailer
• Mix, load, and apply fertilizers/herbicides to numerous sites each day
• Perform the chemical and fertilizer applications on assigned properties
• Maintain proper documentation as required by The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• The Tech must take a proactive approach to safety by attending all required field safety training and utilizing proper safety equipment.
• The right candidate must be willing to learn, follow processes and procedures and be a team member,

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Requires strenuous physical work; heave lifting, pushing or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Requirements:

A valid driver's license will be required.

Commercial pesticide applicator license, preferred but not required.

A minimum of 1year experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Chemical Application: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Garland, TX 75042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person