Performs the duty of an Integrated Pest Management scout inspecting the grounds for pest and applying proper control at about 20 goverment building sites. The person in this position will also be required to do hand weeding, tree and shrub pruning. Will work under the supervision of staff horticulturist but must be able to work independently and be able to drive to sites throughout the county. This is techical manual work at the lead worker level in the maintenance of parklands and related facilities and structures.
Work involves operating all sprayers owned by the county.
Work will also include other normal landscape duties. Work may include considerable public contact. Responsible for all landscape pest management. Identifying pest, host and qualifying the need for chemical application and pesticide used or other landscape practice to correct the problem. Be able to identify symptoms and research plant problems.