Position: Landscape Herbicide Spray Technician
Objective: To safely and effectively apply herbicides to commercial and residential landscapes while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The Landscape Herbicide Spray Technician is responsible for promoting healthy, weed-free landscapes through proper identification, treatment, and preventative maintenance practices while providing exceptional customer service.
Pay: $22-$28/hour
Reports To: Superintendents
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Job Description:
The Landscape Herbicide Spray Technician is responsible for inspecting landscape areas, identifying weeds and invasive vegetation, and applying herbicides using industry-approved methods and equipment. This position requires a strong understanding of herbicide products, application techniques, safety procedures, and environmental stewardship. The technician works independently and as part of a landscape maintenance team to ensure properties meet quality standards while maintaining accurate application records and following all licensing requirements.
Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
· Identify turf and landscape weeds, invasive plants, and other vegetation requiring treatment.
· Safely mix, measure, and apply herbicides according to product labels, company standards, and applicable regulations.
· Operate and maintain backpack sprayers, ride-on sprayers, UTV-mounted spray equipment, and other application equipment.
· Inspect properties before and after treatment to evaluate effectiveness and identify additional service needs.
· Monitor weather conditions to ensure safe and effective herbicide applications.
· Maintain accurate application records, chemical usage logs, and required regulatory documentation.
· Follow all OSHA, EPA, state pesticide regulations, and company safety policies.
· Properly store, transport, and dispose of herbicides and related materials.
· Perform routine calibration, cleaning, and preventative maintenance on spray equipment.
· Communicate professionally with customers regarding treatment schedules, expectations, and recommendations
· Report pest, disease, irrigation, or landscape issues observed during service visits.
· Assist with general landscape maintenance duties as needed.
· Maintain a clean, organized company vehicle and work area.
· Participate in ongoing training related to pesticide safety, product knowledge, and industry best practices.
Job Qualifications
Experience & Education
· High school diploma or GED.
· Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
· Current state pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.
· Knowledge of herbicide application techniques and safe handling procedures.
· Ability to identify common landscape weeds and turfgrass species.
· One or more years of experience in landscape maintenance, turf management, lawn care, or herbicide application.
· Commercial pesticide applicator certification in applicable categories.
· Experience operating commercial spray equipment.
· Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) principles.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
· Demonstrate excellent communication skills
· Willingness to learn
· Excellent attendance punctuality, dependability, and reliability
· Pleasant and courteous attitude
· Ability to work independently and make independent judgements which impact the company and customers
· Sound critical thinking and problem solving skills; ability to solve standard problems and seek guidance on complex problems
Working Environment
The work environment is a standard construction environment. If feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hot, humid or wet greenhouse and outdoor weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, hear, and lift. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. and be able to push, pull and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
Bath, Inc. offers all employees PTO. Bath, Inc. also offers benefit eligible employees health insurance, dental insurance, accident insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life insurance. Employees become benefit eligible the month following the first month they work 130+ hours, and then they must maintain 130+ hours each subsequent month to maintain eligibility. Bath employees who have 6 months of service and completed 1,000 hours are eligible to sign up for our 401K. There is an employer match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% of pay you defer to the plan.
Information for Applying:
This position shall remain open until July 15th, 2026. Applicants may apply online through Indeed, by going to our website (www.bathlandscapedesign.com), or may apply in-person at 2000 East Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO, 80525.
Job description Function and Intent:
Job descriptions assist companies in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. The job functions and duties on the job description are not all-inclusive and additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contacts. The company maintains its at-will employer status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- pesticide spraying: 1 year (Preferred)
- Landscaping: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
