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BrightView

Spray Tech

Katy, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

The Spray Applicator measures, mixes, and applies various pesticides and fertilizers to assigned areas. Duties and Responsibilities: * Operate spray equipment * Measure mixing agents to create ...

BrightView Landscapes

Spray Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

$24 - $38/hr

The Spray Applicator measures, mixes, and applies various pesticides and fertilizers to assigned areas. Duties and Responsibilities: * Operate spray equipment * Measure mixing agents to create ...

BrightView

Spray Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

$24 - $38/hr

The Spray Applicator measures, mixes, and applies various pesticides and fertilizers to assigned areas. Duties and Responsibilities: * Operate spray equipment * Measure mixing agents to create ...

BWI Companies

Inside Sales Representative

Houston, TX · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Customer Service Representative / Spray Applicator Looking for a role where you can work with customers and get out in the field? We're hiring a Customer Service Representative / Spray Applicator who ...

BWI Companies

Inside Sales Representative

Houston, TX · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Customer Service Representative / Spray Applicator Looking for a role where you can work with customers and get out in the field? We're hiring a Customer Service Representative / Spray Applicator who ...

Nucor

Sandblaster/ Painter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$31.60 - $32.76/hr

Experience working in a sandblasting, powder coating spray applicator/painter position in a manufacturing company. * Must be physically capable of working in hot industrial environment. * Knowledge ...

Nutrien

Spray Driver and Custom Applicator

Oxnard, CA · On-site

Spray Driver and Custom Applicator Requisition ID: 33028 Location: Oxnard, CA, USA, 93030 Workplace Type: On-Site Experience Level: Entry Level Job Type: Full Time Nutrien is a leading provider of ...

Nutrien

Spray Driver and Custom Applicator

Linwood, MI · On-site

Spray Driver and Custom Applicator Requisition ID: 33362 Location: Linwood, MI, USA, 48634 Workplace Type: On-Site Experience Level: Entry Level Job Type: Full Time Nutrien is a leading provider of ...

IKON POWDER COATING INC

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Powder Paint Coating Sprayer

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Entry level position open for powder spray applicator / material handler AM shift Previous powder coating experience a plus Bilingual -- English / Spanish requested but not required Forklift ...

Lewis Services

Spray Technician

Dover, NH · On-site

$22.64 - $25.48/hr

As a Certified Pesticide Technician/Applicator , you will support Lewis Tree Service's utility ... Operate spray equipment including truck-mounted sprayers, backpack sprayers, and handheld ...

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How much do spray applicator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for spray applicator in the United States is $20.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a spray applicator?

Spray applicators are professionals who use specialized equipment to apply liquids, such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or coatings, to surfaces like crops, lawns, or industrial materials. They are trained to operate spraying machinery, mix chemicals safely, and follow regulations to protect themselves and the environment. Spray applicators often work in agriculture, landscaping, or industrial settings, ensuring that treatments are applied effectively and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a spray applicator?

To thrive as a Spray Applicator, you need a solid understanding of pesticide application, safety protocols, and often require a commercial pesticide applicator license or certification. Familiarity with spray equipment, calibration tools, and GPS-based application systems is typically necessary. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are key soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure precise, safe, and environmentally responsible application of chemicals, protecting both crops and surrounding areas.

What are some common challenges faced by spray applicators and how can they be managed on the job?

Spray Applicators often encounter challenges such as ensuring even coverage, managing drift, and working safely with chemicals. To address these, it's important to maintain and calibrate equipment regularly, monitor weather conditions closely, and use proper protective gear. Staying updated on safety protocols and effective communication with team members also helps minimize risks and ensures high-quality application. Employers typically provide training and support to help new hires succeed in these areas.

What is the difference between Spray Applicator vs Paint Technician?

AspectSpray ApplicatorPaint Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma; specialized training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, construction, manufacturing facilitiesAuto body shops, manufacturing, industrial settings
Job FocusApplying coatings using spray equipmentPreparing surfaces and applying paint or coatings

Both roles involve applying coatings, but Spray Applicators focus on operating spray equipment in industrial settings, while Paint Technicians often handle surface prep and detailed painting tasks. The roles share similar safety training and certifications, making them closely related in the painting and coating industry.

What states have the most Spray Applicator jobs?

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Infographic showing various Spray Applicator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,774 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Spray Tech

Katy, TX • On-site

BrightView
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$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 38 rated gardening and landscaping

Job description

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Job Summary
  • The Spray Applicator measures, mixes, and applies various pesticides and fertilizers to assigned areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operate spray equipment
  • Measure mixing agents to create necessary sprays for application
  • Apply various pesticides and fertilizers to maintain areas

Education and Experience:
  • Experience with chemical or spray applications
  • Must work under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and Agronomic Technician
  • Maintain a valid Driver's License
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Operate efficiently and safely at all times
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
  • Ability to perform other cultural applications on a golf course as needed - assist with aerifications, applying seed to designated areas, sand topdressing applications

Physical Demands/Requirements:
  • Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
  • 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.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
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