Organic Plant Health Care Spray Technician
Are you tired of spraying noxious chemicals on the planet? Come join our established
and growing, organic fine gardening and Plant Health Care company that operates under
the NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care. Our office is in Ayer, MA, and we service
Harvard, Concord, Weston and the surrounding areas. We’ve been in business for over 20
years.
Job Description:
· Delivers organic tick & mosquito spray program, plant and soil enrichment spray
program, and other plant health care programs as per Manager’s instructions
· Works closely with Plant Health Care Manager on daily routine, routes, special
assignments for spot spraying, soil tests and soil amending
· Maintains accurate records by keeping daily tasks and notes in LMN timesheet
· Operates and maintains equipment and tools
· Willingness to learn mechanical and technical know-how to operate power sprayer,
backpack sprayer and compost tea brewer
· Learns how to troubleshoots and repairs equipment problems as needed
· Suggests treatment plans to PHC Manager
· Scouts properties when on site
· Reports back on pest and disease outbreaks and timing of potential applications
· Keeps an eye on properties visited less often by maintenance crews and recommends
potential new work (inside sales)
. Fine gardening and/or Project work possible.
Job Qualifications, Certifications and continuing Education:
· Clean driving record
Employment at Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening, Inc.
Pumpkin Brook is an established company offering skilled garden maintenance, organic
tick& mosquito control, plant health care, garden design and installation services
offering:
· Competitive hourly rates
· Long season of employment, March/ April-November and sometimes through mid-
December
· Quality reputation with solid client base
· Educational opportunities in field of organic land care - company reimbursement
· Friendly, committed community of co-workers
· Simple IRA retirement plan participation after one year, if qualified
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
- Do you care about the environment?
- Can you make the early morning commute to Ayer, MA?
Experience:
- garden or landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License with clean driving record (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ayer, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road