Timberline Landscaping, Inc. is an award-winning company serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, “Creating a little bit of Heaven” for over 40 years. We offer a full range of services from commercial and residential landscape design/build to complete grounds maintenance.
The plant health care technician is primarily responsible for professional pesticide application service to our clients’ landscapes following our comprehensive plant health care program
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Apply fertilizer and pesticides to lawns, trees, and shrubs according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions
- Use safe handling practices when handling and applying chemicals
- Properly calibrate equipment to evenly apply product
- Assist in maintenance and upkeep of company equipment
- Complete all required legal and compliance paperwork
- Snow removal and Christmas décor required during the winter season
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must have certification in pesticide application or be willing to obtain (training provided)
- Demonstrated proficiency with products and techniques used to maintain plant health
- Ability to perform basic math calculations when mixing chemicals and calibrating equipment
- Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Must be able to interact with customers in a professional manner
- Must be willing to do things outside of your job description; all team members help and support other departments when necessary
- Must be punctual, responsible, and have a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to speak, read and write English
- Must pass background check consisting of employment history, personal/professional references, criminal record, and a motor vehicle report
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, highly desirable
- B.S. in Horticulture or equivalent experience
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- This position is primarily an outdoor job which will require working outside in all temperatures and weather conditions
- Long pants, and long sleeved shirts required due to the nature of spraying chemicals, PPE provided
- The position requires bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, walking and lifting
- Technician should be comfortable with and have physical and manual dexterity to operate hand tools and small – medium sized machinery and should be comfortable working with digging equipment/tools
- Occasional exposure to dust, grease, noise and chemical vapors – PPE is provided, and company logoed apparel must be worn
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (must ask for help above 50 lbs.
summary:
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
- Position Title: Plant Health Care Technician
- Department: Timberline Landscaping- Plant Health Care
- Reports To: Plant Health Care Manager
- Supervises: No
- Education: Highschool Diploma or GED preferred
- Experience: 1+ year of certified experience
- Career Level: Non-manager
- Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt
- Hours: 40+ hours weekly
- Salary: Hourly rate $20 – $28, DOE
- Benefits: (Per company eligibility)
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Legal & Identity Shield Coverage
- Supplemental Insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- 401K Investment plan with company matching
- Profit sharing
At Timberline, we are strengthened through partnership, innovation, and integrity. We invite all qualified candidates to apply, firmly upholding our dedication to fostering diverse and equal employment opportunities.
Plant Health Care Technician
Join Timberline Landscaping, LLC as a Plant Health Care Technician in Colorado Springs!
Responsibilities
- Apply fertilizer and pesticides to lawns, trees, and shrubs.
- Handle chemicals safely and maintain application equipment.
- Complete legal compliance paperwork.
- Assist with snow removal and Christmas decor during winter.
Requirements
- Certification in pesticide application (or willingness to obtain).
- Proficiency with plant health techniques.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
Compensation
Hourly rate: $20 - $28, DOE
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life/ADandD Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401K with Company Matching
- Profit Sharing
