chemical applicator - lawn care

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green Job: This position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors

Work Setting

• Various locations
• Landscape maintenance

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Write daily basic progress reports

Credentials

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and Specialization

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Small engine equipment
• Sprayer or duster

Specialization or Experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional Information

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial Benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long Term Benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities