Landscape Pesticide Supervisor

JOB TITLE: LANDSCAPE PESTICIDE SUPERVISOR

EXEMPT: YES

LOCATION:

REPORTS TO: Sr. VP Operations

DAYS: Monday - Friday

SUMMARY: The position of Landscape Pesticide Supervisor carries the overall responsibility for maintaining contractual obligations in regards to herbicide, pesticide, and fertilization management. Related duties include ensuring a safe work environment for all personnel assigned to chemical use, and strict adherence to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Treat specific insect, weed, turf disease and nutritional deficiencies by application of appropriate product.
• Maintain power spray equipment assigned to your area in a safe, clean and mechanically sound condition at all times.
• Organization of equipment, products and ensures proper disposal of all pesticide/fertilizer residue and containers.
• Put together the spray request calendar and send via email to management
• Ensuring that all field equipment complies with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical usage according to all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Conduct the yearly pesticide training.
• Use good judgment in the application of chemical (exposure to the public, weather conditions and other environmental considerations).
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Managing, training and coaching the Pesticide Technicians' in alignment with company values.
• Turning in staff payroll and other paper work on time.
• Provide and maintain safe physical conditions for employees assigned to spray duties, per OSHA standards.
• Diagnoses insect, disease, and weed infestations in (turf, planter areas, shrubbery, and trees) and develops effective treatment of each.
• Writes reports as needed identifying problems and treatments.
• Presenting all records and documents required by the county's department of agriculture for audits.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Minimum three to five years' experience as a pesticide technician. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of pest control, plant pathology, crop protection, and disease management is an advantage. Understanding of governmental regulations, product labeling, manufacturer's instruction for chemicals and chemical application equipment.

Good verbal and written communication skills, time management skills, and the ability to work in high-stress environments. Ability to communicate with management regarding progress of tasks.

Bilingual English and Spanish a plus

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

A valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance. Certified Arborist a plus.

Maintain valid CA driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to

stand and walk for extended period of time. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop kneel crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally

lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the jobholder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Working conditions are outdoors with exposure to the following: Hot and cold temperatures, sudden changes in temperatures, varying levels of noise, slippery surfaces, rain, dust/dirt, fumes, wind, uneven ground and landscaped slopes.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.