Seasonal - Herbicide Applicator - PRPL Parks

Posting number: 202600029

Department: Parks, Recreation, & Public Lands

Division: PRPL Parks

Job classification: Seasonal - Herbicide Applicator - PRPL Parks

Posting type: External

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

Employment Period: 2026 summer season (3 to 6 months).  

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Job Summary:
The City of Billings, Parks Department is seeking a Turf Applicator. This is a three-to-six-month seasonal position. 

Summary of Duties:
Identifying weeds, and properly mixing, transporting, and applying the products to control the weeds, applying fertilizer, and keeping accurate records of all chemical applications. This position will also be called upon to assist with Park maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Examples of duties

Duties and Responsibilities: 
General

• Report to assigned parks as scheduled.  If arranged prior to workday, the schedule may vary with supervisory approval.
• Become familiar with City, Department, and Division policies with regard to hours of work, reporting illness or absences, etc. Failure to know and follow policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action and may be cause for termination.
• File daily work sheet (green sheet), and timecard. Should be legible and complete.
• Always replace tools and supplies to where they belong, ready for the next person to use. Tell the supervisor when supplies are getting low, or when a tool needs repairs.

Weed Control

• Assist in identifying weeds in the parks.
• Determine correct control measures that need to be used to control the weeds. Work closely with supervisor to formulate control measures.
• Calibrate all equipment used in the applications.
• Accurately apply control methods. Being very cautious around public, and non-target plants.
• Record all chemicals applied in the parks.
• Monitor to ensure control methods are working.

Fertilizer Applications

• Apply correct amount of fertilizer to the parks.
• Calibrate all fertilizing equipment before use.
• Ensure that all fertilizer is applied in a safe manner, and only where it is supposed to be applied, being extra cautious around the public, play areas, and water ways.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age
• have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. 
• A good working knowledge of weed control methods, and fertilizers is important.
• Job experience with farming, landscape maintenance, weed management, fertilizer applications, etc. will be given preference. 
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Supplemental information

Turf Applicator Physical Requirements:

• Able to work with shovel, rake, weed chopping tools, pruning tools, etc. as a regular part of job routine.
• Capable of considerable walking in work areas during performance of duties.
• Able to perform repetitive motions for periods of 1/2 hour or longer, using various tools and implements for yard work and gardening.
• Able to climb relatively steep inclines and/or ladders. 
• Able to do frequent bending at the knees and the waist.
• Able to do frequent twisting or turning of the upper body.
• Able to use power weed trimmers and push mowers.
• Able to do gripping and grasping of tools for periods of 1/2 hour or longer.
• Lifting and carrying of items 1 - 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Pushing and pulling of objects 1 -150 lbs. frequently (some picnic tables).

Safety & Environment:

• Maintain a Safety attitude. Watch out for yourself, coworkers, and the public.
• Must understand your role in safety.
• Must wear Personal Protection Equipment when and where required.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions including rain, wind, heat, and cold.
• Able to work in an environment with extended exposure to the sun.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.