Plant Health Care

Job description

Description

nThe Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

nJob Summary

nnThe Plant Health Care Technician ensures client expectations are met or exceeded by diagnosing issues, coordinating treatments, and monitoring plant health across assigned job sites.

n nDuties and Responsibilities:

nnnPrint reports of jobs with plant healthcare services sold.

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nnDevelop a schedule for daily job inspections and applications utilizing integrated pest management practices.

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nnDiagnose plant health issues and determine the appropriate course of action, such as fertilization, soil testing, or chemical application.

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nnAssist Operations and Account Managers with diagnosing and treating plant health issues as needed, demonstrating flexibility with scheduling.

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nnAssist in site quality assessments when on job sites.

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nnInspect truck and hoses for leaks or damage.

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nnCheck to be sure all equipment is in working order and the equipment is calibrated correctly.

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nnFill truck tank half full of water.

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nnPut on personal safety equipment.

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nnPull appropriate chemicals, measure out the amount, and add water in truck tank.

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nnDrive to site and survey property to determine best way to apply chemicals.

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nnRinse out hose and tanks on turf or in accordance with Governmental regulations.

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nnClean safety equipment in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets

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nnMaintain chemical storage and mix areas in compliance with regulations.

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n nEducation and Experience:

nnnRequires a two- or four-year degree in Landscape or Business-related disciplines, or 2-3 years of equivalent experience in landscape maintenance or a similar industry.

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nnMust obtain a pesticide applicator’s license. Prior supervisory or leadership experience desired.

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nnKnowledge of plant and turf identification and care, including disease and insect knowledge; standards units of measure; and basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, area, and square feet.

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nnStrong communication skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to solve problems using sound judgement.

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n nPhysical Demands/Requirements:

nnnAble to leverage 50lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs; walk 2-10 miles a day; carry up to 30 lbs.; stoop, stand and bend up to 9 hours or more a day; lift branches and limbs; push, pull, grip, and squeeze various tools, products and/or items.

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nnBe at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)

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nnPossess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

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nnAble to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).

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nnAble to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.

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nnAble to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)

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nnYou are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)

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nnLandscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.

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nnAbility to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.

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nnAbility to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

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n nWork Environment:

nnnAbility to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)

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nnAbility to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

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nnWork outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.

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nnAbility to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.

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nnAbility to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

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n nBrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

nThis job description is subject to change at any time.

nBrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process .

nIt’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.

Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

Who can apply

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