Overview
Job description
Medford Nursery is a producer of high-quality container grown plants. We are a wholesale grower operating on over 400 acres in central New Jersey. Medford Nursery services the finest independent garden centers and re-wholesalers in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and upper Midwest markets.
We are currently seeking a Spray Technician. The ideal applicant will be a self-starter who is passionately interested in the field and has a background in Horticulture or Landscaping.
Here’s What You’d Do:
This person will be accountable for accurately and safely applying chemicals to nursery stock in accordance with directives of the IPM Manager, Nursery, and State regulations (New Jersey DEEP).
Apply Plant Growth Regulators, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
Monitor crops for IPM needs
Inventory materials and personal protection equipment.
Maintain proper housekeeping standards in material storage areas and vehicles.
Safely operate power tools, sprayers, and tractor
Other duties assigned
You Might be a Good Fit if You Have:
Minimum of 1 year experience with chemical or spray applications
Knowledge for staying up-to-date of MSDS an chemical uses
Identify pest issues and apply applicable chemicals
Knowledge and experience using powered tools, tractors
The ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate in written and verbal forms
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Experience level:
1 year
Payment frequency:
Paid weekly
Schedule:
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
Medford, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Horticulture: 1 year (Required)
Gardening: 1 year (Required)
Pest control: 1 year (Required)
herbicide: 1 year (Required)
Landscaping: 1 year (Required)
Herbicide Control: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Pest Control License (Preferred)
Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
Driver’s License (Required)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person