Urban Life Solutions is currently seeking a Certified Industrial Pesticide Applicator to join our team. This position will be responsible for performing all sections of Plant Health Care, including mixing, preparing and spraying pesticides, equipment maintenance, customer relations and other duties as required. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to operate various pieces of small equipment and hand tools.
Major Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain applicator equipment.
- Always demonstrating safety leadership and safe work practices
- Responsible for the mixing and preparation of pesticides
- Demonstrating proper pesticide application skills
- Providing exceptional customer service & client experiences
- Understanding and following directives on all pesticide and fertilizer work orders
- Record keeping and report writing
- Utilizing appropriate PPE to carry out job duties
- Additional tasks as required
Education, Experience, Required Skills:
Required:
- Minimum High School Diploma
- Valid Industrial Pesticide Applicator Certification
- 2+ years’ experience in pesticide application
- Valid Driver’s License (class 5), ability to provide copy of driver’s abstract and own reliable transportation
- Professional and safety minded
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and succeed
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- All successfully candidates must provide a recent criminal record check as part of employment
Preferred
- Previous landscaping, snow removal and/or maintenance experience is an asset
- Ability to take direction, learn and work independently as well as part of a team
- Motivated and energetic team player with an attention to detail and great work ethic
Working conditions
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy intensive tasks for extended periods of time
- Working in a variety of outdoor environments with the ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures
- Physically demanding position that includes repetitive motions
- Significant standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push and pull weights of up to 100 lbs
· This description is meant to outline the general nature and scope of the work associated with this position. It should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and required skills. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks outside of their typical responsibilities as needed.
· Must have reliable transportation, as the office location is not accessible by public transportation.
· The base salary offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, while also considering internal equity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- This job requires some travel within the province of AB, are you comfortable with that?
Experience:
- pesticide application: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
- Industrial Pesticide Applicator Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
