Spray Technician

$39,968 or higher DOQ + $2,000 Sign On Bonus + Full-Time County Benefits.

James City County’s General Services Department is hiring a Spray Technician to perform responsible work in the area of pesticide maintenance for County parks and other grounds and planted areas throughout James City County. Signing bonus of $2000 is offered to eligible candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees work of team members during operations including accountability for job completion, materials selection, coordination of logistics, and overall welfare and performance of assigned personnel.
• Maintains records of assigned work including work performed, pesticide usage, equipment repair and maintenance, and maintains an inventory of necessary pesticides and fertilizers.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of logs and reports; assists in ordering supplies and tracking inventory.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as needed; may review new equipment, chemicals, etc.
• This job is considered essential personnel and will be required to work during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; considerable experience in the operation of grounds-keeping equipment and in landscape techniques and some experience in overseeing the work of others preferred.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Must possess and maintain certification for application of herbicides, fertilizers and certain insecticides.
• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds care techniques and operation of relevant equipment to include pesticide and pesticide application using both high and low pressure systems; equipment operation and safety regulations; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in computer software especially Microsoft Office Suite; equipment usage and pesticide application.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and guide the work of others; perform strenuous physical labor; establish and maintain effective working relationships with both County staff and the public; follow oral and written instructions.

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