Certified Pesticide Applicator

Certified Pesticide Applicator Join West Michigan's largest landscape management company as a Certified Pesticide Applicator. Our Plant Health Care and Lawn Care departments continue to expand, creating opportunity for qualified individuals to show their professional skill caring for the landscapes of our clientele. Team Member Benefits * Competitive base pay: $22 - $28 per hour, based on experience * Priority Health Medical Insurance Plans * Outstanding 401(k) plan, with up to 4% company match * Company profit-sharing * Dental / Vision * Paid vacation days * Team Member assistance program * Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance * Best-in-Class landscaping equipment and facilities * Top tier customer properties to take pride in servicing * Training & Development opportunities for all landscaping positions Desired Skills & Qualifications * The capacity to work independently or with a lawn care crew * The ability to identify common trees, shrubs, grasses, and weeds of Michigan * Knowledge of tree, shrub, and turf grass, lawn care health maintenance * Experience working safely and efficiently with pesticides and fertilizers, including the awareness of state pesticide regulations * Working knowledge of common pests found on trees, shrubs and lawns, their symptoms, and possible solutions. * The ability to operate and care for assigned equipment * A proven record of safety compliance and precision in completing tasks * Understanding of the pruning standards for trees and shrubs * Skill in reading map directions from a mobile device or hard copy * Desire to work daily at the highest level of professionalism, quality, and performance * Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals * Ability to bend, squat, and lift for long periods of time * Able to work outdoors in a wide variety of conditions for an extended period of time. Job Requirements * A valid Michigan commercial pesticide applicator with a minimum of certification in categories 3A, 3B and 6 * A valid Michigan chauffeur's license or Commercial Driver's License * Ability to read pesticide labels and accurately measure pesticides according to label rate * Experience in the safe use of pesticide application equipment and understanding of correct spill response methods DJ's Landscape Management is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment. DJ's Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Created: 2025-01-30