Herbicide Applicator

Job Description

Job Description

Job type: Full-Time

Job Expectations/Requirements

• Mix Herbicides accurately

• Spray Herbicides effectively

• Write/document rates and quantities of chemicals used

• Navigate the entire nursery effectively and efficiently

• Be willing to work early or late hours

• Be willing to work weekends upon request and on short notice

• Maintain spray equipment to keep it operation

• Wear proper protective equipment when mixing and applying chemicals

• Manage time effectively and efficiently

• Able to communicate to growers where they applied

• Operate spray equipment including tractors, boom sprayers, air blow sprayers

• Maintenance of equipment involving checking the oil

• Be willing to work in confined spaces, hot, humid and cold environments

• MUST be capable of wearing a respirator and full body spray suit at ALL times of the year

• MUST be physically capable of stooping, kneeling, lifting, crouching and reaching safely

Qualified candidates must be open to learning, process driven, self-motivated, and work as part of a team. Must be willing and able to show up to work on time and take direction as given.

Job Requirements:

Education, training, experience:

The following is preferred:

• Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish

• Certified Pesticide Applicator

• Spraying Experience

EEO Statement: Magnolia Gardens Nursery provides equal opportunity in all our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to recruiting, testing, hiring, promoting, demoting, transferring, laying off, terminating, compensation, benefits, disciplinary action, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. All employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the concept of equal employment opportunity and to assist the Company in meetings its objectives.