Chemical Application Technician
Salary :
$38,502.
00 - $59,678.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
Altamonte Springs, FLJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
202300081Department:
Leisure ServicesDivision:
PLM&OOpening Date:
07/17/2023FLSA:
Non-ExemptPosition Function Inspects turf, landscape beds, annual beds, athletic fields and other areas of woody ornamentals and turf for insect damage or presence, disease in plant material, improper soil nutrient content and other forms of turf damage.
Tasks/Duties Perform skilled chemical spraying work at various city properties.
Evaluate spraying requirements for insects and disease control selecting proper herbicides and applying chemicals following approved techniques in order to maintain an effective control of undesirable vegetation and prevent damage to adjacent vegetation.
Maintain logs of all treated areas specifying turf problem, chemical used, date and time of treatment and application rate.
Set up signage as necessary.
Maintain equipment used for chemical treatments.
Drive to and from City work sites.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Be available for emergency call-outs.
Qualifications MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience in turf and or woody ornamental maintenance involving chemical application.
High school diploma or G.
E.
D.
Experience operating chemical application equipment.
Valid driver license.
Must obtain Florida Driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.
PREFERABLE
Qualifications:
Florida Public Applicators Restricted Pesticide License with ornamental and turf endorsements.
Must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment.
Limited Lawn and Ornamental License.
Must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
Completion of the following NIMS Courses within the designated amount of time from hire date:
Basic IS-700 (6 months) Basic ICS-100 (6 months) Supplemental Information Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and a Level 1 background screening.
The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee.
Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan.
There are pension plan options, depending on the position held.
Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.
For more information, visit 01 Do you have a high school diploma or G.
E.
D.
? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid Class E driver license? Out of state licenses are acceptable.
If hired, employee will have thirty (30) days to acquire State of Florida driver license.
Yes No 03 Have you completed the NIMS Basic IS-700 and Basic ICS-100 courses? If hired, employees who have not completed these courses will have six (6) months to complete them.
Yes No 04 Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions.
Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application.
Experience should be relevant and within the last ten (10) years of work history.
05 Do you have two (2) years of experience in turf and or woody ornamental maintenance involving chemical application? Yes No 06 Do you have a Florida Public Applicators Restricted Pesticide License with ornamental and turf endorsements? Employees hired without this qualification will be allowed twelve (12) months from date of hire to obtain.
Yes No 07 Do you have a Limited Lawn and Ornamental License? Employees hired without this qualification will be allowed six (6) months from date of hire to obtain.
Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Maintenance Medical Emergency Soil Science Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$38,502.
00 - $59,678.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
Altamonte Springs, FLJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
202300081Department:
Leisure ServicesDivision:
PLM&OOpening Date:
07/17/2023FLSA:
Non-ExemptPosition Function Inspects turf, landscape beds, annual beds, athletic fields and other areas of woody ornamentals and turf for insect damage or presence, disease in plant material, improper soil nutrient content and other forms of turf damage.
Tasks/Duties Perform skilled chemical spraying work at various city properties.
Evaluate spraying requirements for insects and disease control selecting proper herbicides and applying chemicals following approved techniques in order to maintain an effective control of undesirable vegetation and prevent damage to adjacent vegetation.
Maintain logs of all treated areas specifying turf problem, chemical used, date and time of treatment and application rate.
Set up signage as necessary.
Maintain equipment used for chemical treatments.
Drive to and from City work sites.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Be available for emergency call-outs.
Qualifications MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience in turf and or woody ornamental maintenance involving chemical application.
High school diploma or G.
E.
D.
Experience operating chemical application equipment.
Valid driver license.
Must obtain Florida Driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.
PREFERABLE
Qualifications:
Florida Public Applicators Restricted Pesticide License with ornamental and turf endorsements.
Must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment.
Limited Lawn and Ornamental License.
Must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
Completion of the following NIMS Courses within the designated amount of time from hire date:
Basic IS-700 (6 months) Basic ICS-100 (6 months) Supplemental Information Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and a Level 1 background screening.
The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee.
Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan.
There are pension plan options, depending on the position held.
Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.
For more information, visit 01 Do you have a high school diploma or G.
E.
D.
? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid Class E driver license? Out of state licenses are acceptable.
If hired, employee will have thirty (30) days to acquire State of Florida driver license.
Yes No 03 Have you completed the NIMS Basic IS-700 and Basic ICS-100 courses? If hired, employees who have not completed these courses will have six (6) months to complete them.
Yes No 04 Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions.
Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application.
Experience should be relevant and within the last ten (10) years of work history.
05 Do you have two (2) years of experience in turf and or woody ornamental maintenance involving chemical application? Yes No 06 Do you have a Florida Public Applicators Restricted Pesticide License with ornamental and turf endorsements? Employees hired without this qualification will be allowed twelve (12) months from date of hire to obtain.
Yes No 07 Do you have a Limited Lawn and Ornamental License? Employees hired without this qualification will be allowed six (6) months from date of hire to obtain.
Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Maintenance Medical Emergency Soil Science Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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