Horticulture Technician/Spray Technician, Facilities and Maintenance

Position:  Horticulture Technician/Spray Technician    

Division:  Operations Services    

Reports To:  Maintenance Foreman    

Evaluation Tool: HCSCEE

Salary Schedule:  M1, M2, M4    

Days Worked:  244 Days    

Revision Date:  8/2025

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Primary Job Goal:  Maintain the health, appearance, and safety of landscaped areas through horticultural care and chemical application.

Responsibilities:

•    Safely apply and/or supervise the application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to control pests, weeds, and plant diseases.
•     Identify weeds, pests, and plant diseases to determine appropriate treatments methods.
•    Maintain accurate records of chemical use, application rates, and treatment dates.
•    Calibrate spray equipment and ensure proper maintenance and storage of chemical application tools.
•    Follow all local, state, and federal regulations regarding chemical handling and application.
•    May work with tractors, bush hogs, backhoes, and other large lawn equipment to accomplish task.
•    Perform preventative maintenance as necessary.
•    Work with other trades to complete assignments; may work outside of specific trade when needed to accomplish an assignment.
•    Document time, materials, and equipment job cost accounting of work performed utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management Program (CMMS).  
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Required Qualifications & Essential Duties:

•    Minimum of three (3) years of applicable and verifiable work experience in grounds maintenance.
•    High school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).            
•    Must hold a valid Georgia driver’s license.    
•    Valid state Pesticide Applicator License.
•    Knowledge of safe chemical handling procedures and plant health care practices.
•    Ability to read and interpret chemical labels and SDS sheets.                    
•    Ability to work well with staff and the public; ability to effectively respond to inquiries or complaints from staff members, agencies, or members of the                                        community.                
•    Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
•    Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
•    Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.  Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
•    Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
•    Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending, lifting, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
•    Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication skills are essential factors in performing essential tasks.