Plant Health Care Tech at Peak Landscape, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR

ABOUT US:

Founded in 2005, the mission of Peak Landscape, Inc. has always been to build long-term relationships based on quality workmanship, technical experience, and great customer service. We believe in honesty, integrity and responsibility and strive to be the workplace where employees who are genuinely interested in horticulture can earn a livelihood, feel good about their work and be proud of their accomplishments.

**Peak Landscape, Inc. is a competitive employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Peak Landscape Inc, is looking for an experienced Spray Technician to join our team! The right candidate will be adaptable, always willing to learn and be able to work independently while maintaining great communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for pre-emergent, post-emergent, fertilizing, and fungicide applications.
• This includes treating trees, shrubs, flowerbeds and lawns using various herbicides, pesticides, insecticides and fungicides on commercial properties.
• Knowledge and ability to diagnose and/or identify turf and plant diseases
• Plant identification skills
• Mix chemicals in accordance with the label of the product we are handling
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for both self, fellow employees, and clients
• Ensure all equipment is maintained properly and being used in a safe manner, per its instructions and company policy
• Operate light to heavy vehicles, tools and equipment in the application of various herbicides
• Safely apply chemical and fertilizing applications when needed and always within compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (such as EPA, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Environmental Regulation) as well as the items label and safety procedures
• Fill out chemical application reports

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of rear agricultural spray tank, hand shakers, belly grinder, backpack sprayers etc
• Current and valid driver’s License
• Clean driving record
• Current Oregon Pesticide Applicator License
• Can work independently and work well with others
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• License/Certification reimbursement
• Job experience reimbursement
• Dental/Medical/Vision plans
• Paid time off​