Role OverviewThe Spray Technician 1 will apply their skills in controlling weeds and invasive plants at the St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport. The role involves skilled technical work involving chemical and other eradication methods for surveillance and abatement of weed/aquatic weed/invasive plant and pest control.
What You Will Do
The Spray Technician 1 will operate chemical spray equipment, perform chemical/mechanical control of aquatic weed/invasive plant, and maintain spray records as required by law.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The selected candidate must have 1 year of experience in weed and/or pest control spraying or abatement, industrial or commercial chemical spraying, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Requirements
- 1 year of experience in weed and/or pest control spraying or abatement, industrial or commercial chemical spraying
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver License upon hire
- Florida Public or Commercial Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license with certification in Core Aquatic, Weed Control, and Right-of-Way Pest Control within three years of hire
- Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge required for employment at the Airport
- Pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and Security Threat Assessment as required by the Transportation Security Administration prior to hire
- Pass Movement Area Testing and complete all required airport computer-based training within the first month of employment
Benefits
- Deferred compensation programs
- Wellness centers
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options
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