Pesticide Applicator positions, under supervision, follow written and oral Pest Control Recommendation directions to apply chemicals to control weeds and pests in City’s parks, golf courses, and open spaces; keep records and maintain logs on chemical applications, chemical category, and time and equipment cards; perform preventive maintenance on all application equipment and change pumps, reels, and hoses on all vehicles; and perform other duties as assigned.
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Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
- 2% effective 1/1/25
- 5% effective 7/1/25
In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Pesticide Applicator:
- 5% effective 1/1/25
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
1. One year of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites.
2. Two years of full-time grounds maintenance experience which MUST include six months of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites. Qualifying grounds maintenance experience MUST include cultivating, fertilizing, and planting lawns, shrubs and trees.
3. Associate’s Degree in Landscape Technology or a closely related field, AND three months of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites.
CERTIFICATE: A valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance will be required within nine months from the date of hire.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
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