Performs pesticide/fertilizer applications on Parks and City properties. Responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current with chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage and is required to perform skilled manual work in turf, groundkeeping operations, and equipment maintenance. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
• Tracks chemical inventory.
• Assist in ensuring safe and effective working order and maintenance of turf and related equipment.
• Maintains records and ensures accuracy of all fertilization and pesticide application files.
• Maintains up-to-date records of all SDS for all Parks and Turf-related products.
• Implements fertilization and pesticide programs, as directed.
• Calculate/calibrate fertilizer and pesticide application rates, identify fungal turf and landscape related problems, Insect control measures and identify weed populations to include control measures. 
• Ensures safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment: Mechanically pressurized spray equipment, hand-operated spray equipment, hand-operated rotary spreaders, hand-operated drop spreaders, and Utility tractors.
• Assists in planning and coordinating turf maintenance and repair programs and projects.
• Assists in identifying areas requiring chemical treatment so that the Supervisor can schedule the daily operations by maintenance/mowing staff.
• Performs ground/turf maintenance tasks as directed.
• Assist with requisitions for maintenance equipment parts/service and prepare cost estimates.
• Assist with all general maintenance, projects, irrigation, and landscape design/installation and drainage systems. 
• Operates trucks, trailers, and tractors, and performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. Four (4) years of experience in turf and landscaping fertilizer and chemical application methods, as well as equipment maintenance required. Golf Course experience is highly preferred. 

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from the date of hire. 
• Possession of a valid Florida Class “A” commercial driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
• Florida Pesticide Turf and Ornamental certification is required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Turf and Ornamental and Limited Lawn applicators license is required, or the ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
• Possession of the Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMP’s) certification for the State of Florida is highly preferred.

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

About City of Port St Lucie

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