Job Information
University of Southern Mississippi Landscape Spray Technician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Landscape Spray Technician
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Landscape Spray Technician.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Administration Physical Plant
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Salary Range 13.98 - 13.98
Pay Grade
N03
Posting Close Date Open until filled
Job Summary
Responsible for identification, control, and eradication of weeds and other ornamental pests on campus grounds areas. May be required to remove weeds by hand if needed. Other duties include applying fertilizer to shrubs, trees, and turf. This position is considered essential personnel and requires storm duty when needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Performs routine weed inspections and treatments for the Hattiesburg campus. Schedules and safely apply herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides to control weed and pest populations. Applies granular and liquid fertilizers to turf and ornamentals. Prepares and mixes chemicals according to specific formulas and regulations. Removes weeds mechanically and manually where needed.
Safely stores chemicals, supplies, and equipment. Keeps MSDS book up to date and accessible to all staff. Ensures all chemical storage, transportation and disposal follows regulations.
Follows established safety procedures including proper equipment calibration, PPE requirements, and equipment maintenance.
If needed mows, trims, blows, and cleans debris from grounds.
Keeps accurate records of all fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and one year of experience/training with grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, and spraying/handling pesticides. Valid driver's license required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team or alone with moderate supervision.
Ability to manage small crews for special projects.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Skills in managing one's own time and the time of others if needed.
Skills in using mathematics to calculate pesticide rates.
Knowledge of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers, including their safe handling and application.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with a high attention to detail
Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of applicable equipment and tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate from the State of Mississippi issued by the Department of Agriculture.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
