Company Description

The Okanagan’s choice for tree spraying, lawn care, and pest control services. From Kelowna to Vernon, we work with home and business owners to ensure healthy properties. We strive to provide a friendly and fun work environment.

Job Description

Arcadia Tree & Lawn Care is located in Lake Country B.C, and we are currently seeking to fill a seasonal IPM Spray Technician position for spring the 2023 spring/summer and fall season with the potential to become full-time employment. Estimated hire date March 1st (flexible) We offer spray fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide application programs to both commercial and residential clients within the West Kelowna to Vernon area.

We offer a great team atmosphere, weekends off, and potential opportunities for year-round work. We offer full health and dental benefits to full time, permanent staff.

This position is seasonal, ~40h/week. Mon - Fri. Option available for year round work.
Season: Roughly March 1 - Dec 1 (Weather permitting)

Hourly Wage Range: $23.00 - $26.00 based on experience.

The successful applicant needs to be physically fit and will be required to work outdoors. They should demonstrate common sense, a good work ethic, and have a friendly and professional demeanor while working on our customers properties.

Full Drivers License is required (Having your N or L is not enough) An approved drivers abstract is also required.* The ability to work independently as part of a team and follow direction effectively is essential. Previous experience as a Spray Tech with your application license would be an asset.

Core Responsibilities & Duties Include: Training will be provided if necessary for the right candidate.

• Inspect and identify restricted and or noxious weed species throughout the area.
• Determine and implement weed control measures as needed.
• Manage weed control through the operation of spray equipment including via a truck, quad sprayer, and backpack sprayer.
• Structural pruning to be completed as needed. Maintain detailed records and logs on all job sites
• Provide information and advice to clients in relation to weed inspection services and the need to control restricted and or noxious weeds.
• Provide information and advice to clients in relation to the application of fertilizer.
• Maintain assigned work vehicles and equipment ensuring cleanliness and identification of any deficiencies.
• Perform general inspection programs for agricultural pests as assigned.
• Display a professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use information appropriately, and maintain the confidentiality and security of all information related to staff, business and residents to whom we provide spray services.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation and Arcadia safe work policies and procedures at all times. Always ensuring the protection and safety of self, co-workers, the public and environment.

Qualifications :

• Preferably hold a current or have eligibility to acquire a Pesticide Applicator (Industrial and/or Agricultural) certificate.
• Display superior customer service attitude towards internal and external customers.
• Proficient with computers, ability to work our field software from a mobile device.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate and execute safe and skillful operation of equipment at all times.
• Possess a valid full driver's license & provide an approvable drivers abstract Ensure appropriate utilization of personal protective equipment required (e.g., CSA footwear).
• Ability to properly identify plants and pests. Please send in your resume with a brief cover letter to apply.

Please send in your resume with a brief cover letter to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
This position is almost entirely outdoors, and once you are trained you will be working solo with your own dedicated vehicle. Interactions with the public & other staff are minimal.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• If you do have a valid Pesticide Applicators Certificate, please specify which one.

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Work Location: On the road

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