Landscape Spray Technician

$13 - $13/Yr

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS

Full-time

Hattiesburg, MS

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Landscape Spray Technician. This position is responsible for identification, control, and eradication of weeds and other ornamental pests on campus grounds areas. The technician may be required to remove weeds by hand if needed and will also apply fertilizer to shrubs, trees, and turf. This position is considered essential personnel and requires storm duty when needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine weed inspections and treatments for the Hattiesburg campus.
• Schedules and safely apply herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides to control weed and pest populations.
• Applies granular and liquid fertilizers to turf and ornamentals.
• Prepares and mixes chemicals according to specific formulas and regulations.
• Removes weeds mechanically and manually where needed.
• Safely stores chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Keeps MSDS book up to date and accessible to all staff.
• Ensures all chemical storage, transportation and disposal follows regulations.
• Follows established safety procedures including proper equipment calibration, PPE requirements, and equipment maintenance.
• If needed mows, trims, blows, and cleans debris from grounds.
• Keeps accurate records of all fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of experience/training with grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, and spraying/handling pesticides.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate from the State of Mississippi issued by the Department of Agriculture.