Job Description Job Description
We have the following full-time year round employment opportunities within our Nursery Farm Operations division.
JOB SUMMARY
Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-conscious Spray Applicator to join our large-scale container tree nursery. This is a full-time, year-round position responsible for the health and maintenance of our production areas through precise herbicide and pesticide application. You will work as part of a professional team to ensure our inventory remains pest-free and marketable.
Primary Responsibilities
- Precision Application: Operate tractors equipped with herbicide booms, hand wands, or backpack sprayers to apply pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides.
- Targeted Spraying: Execute applications across all designated zones, including production borders, groundcovers, middles, bed edges, and external property boundaries.
- Chemical Management: Accurately follow complex chemical mixing formulations and procedures to ensure effective application and crop safety.
- Safety & Compliance: strictly adhere to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and maintain 100% compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements at all times.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate tractors and specialized spray equipment in accordance with established nursery safety procedures.
- Documentation: Maintain continuous, accurate records of chemical usage, completed workflows, and application logs.
- Plant Health Monitoring: Act as a "first responder" by identifying and reporting potential plant health issues, pests, or diseases observed during farm rounds.
- Operational Support: Assist with general grounds maintenance, including mowing, and other duties as assigned by management to support farm health.
Qualifications & Skills
- Licensing: Must possess a Valid Pesticide License.
- Experience: Proven experience with chemical spraying and a working knowledge of various pesticides and their applications.
- Technical Ability: Demonstrated proficiency in operating tractors and calibrated spray equipment.
- Driving Record: A valid Driver's License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.
- Communication: Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are not required but are considered a significant advantage.
Schedule & Compensation
- Standard Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Weekend Rotation: Alternating Saturdays from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- Flexibility: Hours may vary based on seasonal demands and organizational needs.
- Pay: Competitive and based on professional experience.
Company Description
Agriculture - Wholesale Container Tree Farm and Potting Soil Business
Company Description Agriculture - Wholesale Container Tree Farm and Potting Soil Business
