Plant Laborer Jobs in Rosharon, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

• The Plant Health Care Technician ensures client expectations are met or exceeded by diagnosing issues, coordinating treatments, and monitoring plant health across assigned job sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Print reports of jobs with plant healthcare services sold.                            
• Develop a schedule for daily job inspections and applications utilizing integrated pest management practices.
• Diagnose plant health issues and determine the appropriate course of action, such as fertilization, soil testing, or chemical application.
• Assist Operations and Account Managers with diagnosing and treating plant health issues as needed, demonstrating flexibility with scheduling.
• Assist in site quality assessments when on job sites.
• Inspect truck and hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check to be sure all equipment is in working order and the equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Fill truck tank half full of water.
• Put on personal safety equipment.
• Pull appropriate chemicals, measure out the amount, and add water in truck tank.
• Drive to site and survey property to determine best way to apply chemicals.
• Rinse out hose and tanks on turf or in accordance with Governmental regulations.
• Clean safety equipment in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets
• Maintain chemical storage and mix areas in compliance with regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a two- or four-year degree in Landscape or Business-related disciplines, or 2-3 years of equivalent experience in landscape maintenance or a similar industry.
• Must obtain a pesticide applicator’s license. Prior supervisory or leadership experience desired.
• Knowledge of plant and turf identification and care, including disease and insect knowledge; standards units of measure; and basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, area, and square feet.
• Strong communication skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to solve problems using sound judgement.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Able to leverage 50lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs; walk 2-10 miles a day; carry up to 30 lbs.; stoop, stand and bend up to 9 hours or more a day; lift branches and limbs; push, pull, grip, and squeeze various tools, products and/or items.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.