Chemical Application Technician - Licensed (Parks Department)

CITY OF ORLANDO, FL
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Posted: May 24, 2025
  • Salary: USD 19.14 - 24.40 per hour USD
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  • Full Time
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Salary Range

    $19.14-$24.40

    Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

    08-31-2025

    Job Summary

    Performs skilled chemical spraying work at the various parks within the City of Orlando. Responsible for evaluating spraying requirements for insect and disease control, selecting proper herbicides, and applying chemicals following approved techniques to effectively control undesirable vegetation and prevent damage to adjacent vegetation. Performs normal maintenance functions related to the overall preservation of park facilities and grounds. Work is performed under the supervision of a licensed crew leader or technical supervisor. Work is evaluated through observation of the results obtained.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and two (2) years of experience in turf or woody ornamental maintenance involving chemical application required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Florida Public Applicator's Restricted Pesticide License (RUP) with Ornamental and Turf Endorsements required at time of hire. Limited Lawn and Ornamental (LLO) & Florida Right-Of-Way Pesticide Licenses requiredwithin 6 months of employment. Valid Florida Driver's License required .

    Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

    If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
    • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
    • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
    • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
    • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Orlando
    • City of Orlando

    Orlando, The City Beautiful

    For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

    This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

    Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

    Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

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