Job Description
Work With The Best
We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.
Job Overview
Landscape East & West is seeking a Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician for our maintenance team based out of our Clackamas location. The Plant Health Care Technician performs all functions of the integrated pest management and herbicide programs, including applications, inspections, sampling, inventories, equipment maintenance, record keeping, and customer relations.
Responsibilities and Duties
Safely & accurately mix, apply, and store fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals for commercial and residential sites.
Diagnose turf and ornamental issues.
Collaborate with client representatives and on-site contacts.
Operate and calibrate spray equipment.
Assist with landscape maintenance as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years' experience working in the plant health care field.
Valid or ability to obtain an Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator license within first 30 days of employment.
Understands and demonstrates proficiency with products and techniques used to maintain and diagnose plant health
Experience operating mechanized truck mount spray apparatus
Understands and adheres to label directives on each product used, mixing & transportation procedures, drift control procedures, disposal techniques, and company policies regarding PPE and the storage and handling of pesticide products.
Experience with irrigation systems preferred
Ability to manage daily and weekly schedule and adjust for weather conditions
Tech Savvy and willing to learn new systems when needed
Possess a valid and insurable driver's license
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Able to walk through maintenance accounts, through all types of terrain.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel & dig
Able to drive company assigned vehicle.
The Perks
401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA/HSA
PerkSpot
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Paid time Off
Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.