Overview
Landscape Pesticide Technician Jobs in Athens, USA at Inside Higher Ed
Position: Landscape Pesticide Technician I
Overview
Posting Number: S15176P
Working Title: Landscape Pesticide Technician I
Department: FMD-Grounds-Maintenance
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary
This is an entry-level position on the Landscape Pesticide Crew and is responsible for making and assisting with pesticide applications on campus turf and landscape areas under close supervision. The position involves manual labor and will work with the crew on pesticide applications under the supervision of the Landscape Pesticide Specialist, Horticulture Foreman, and Manager. The role includes maintaining accurate pesticide application records, ensuring applications follow label recommendations, and using appropriate PPE.
The position may assist maintenance and horticulture crews as needed and may work in other grounds-related tasks to meet departmental goals.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Pesticide application experience on landscapes and turfgrass
- Plant and turfgrass knowledge
- Plant and turfgrass disease/insect knowledge
- Preferred experience in grounds maintenance
- Ability to operate grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment (mowers, tractors, trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, skid steers)
- Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Physical Demands
- Constant physical labor 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
- Extensive stooping, bending, squatting, and working with hands overhead
- Lift up to 75 lbs consistently
- Perform heavy labor under varying weather conditions
Responsibilities (Duties)
- Makes basic pesticide applications to campus turf and landscapes (50%)
- Assist Landscape Pesticide Technicians and Specialist with specialized pesticide applications (35%)
- Maintain pesticide application records (10%)
- Respond to campus emergencies including inclement weather events (5%)
Position Requirements and Compliance
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Security and Compliance: This position has security access. Credit background check and background investigation may be required where applicable. Pre-employment drug testing may be required for high-risk positions. See relevant policies for details.
Additional Information
Contact Details: For questions, refer to the Recruitment Contact below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Dwayne Jones
Recruitment Contact Email: djjones
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Accommodations are available for accessibility needs upon request to Central HR (hrweb).
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Title: Landscape Pesticide Technician
Company: Inside Higher Ed
Location: Athens, USA
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