# Nursery Spray Technician

**Company:** [ARVO](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/wWx7xYVAMuutSiFZKc2oQm.md)
**Location:** George, South Africa
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Haygrove

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## Description

**Position:** Nursery Spray Technician  
**Reports to:** Nursery Business Manager  
**Location:** Nursery Production Environment

### Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Nursery Spray Technician to implement crop protection programmes within a large-scale nursery operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for safe and accurate pesticide application, maintaining spraying equipment, and supporting pest and disease control activities to protect crop health.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Carry out daily and weekly crop protection spraying according to production schedules.
-   Prepare and mix crop protection chemicals in line with label instructions and safety standards.
-   Calibrate and operate spraying equipment to ensure effective and consistent application.
-   Monitor spray coverage and identify any issues affecting treatment effectiveness.
-   Maintain spraying equipment, including cleaning, servicing, and minor repairs.
-   Manage chemical inventory, including safe storage, stock monitoring, and proper disposal of empty containers.
-   Work closely with crop scouts and production teams to address pest and disease hotspots.
-   Maintain accurate records of all spraying activities and compliance documentation.
-   Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and PPE requirements.

## Requirements

### Minimum Requirements

-   At least 2 years’ experience in crop protection or chemical spraying.
-   Knowledge of pesticide labels, chemical mixing, and sprayer calibration.
-   Valid driver’s licence.
-   Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

### Advantageous

-   Agricultural training or crop protection certification.
-   Chemical applicator accreditation.

### Key Skills

-   Strong safety awareness
-   Mechanical aptitude with spraying equipment
-   Attention to detail
-   Teamwork and communication
-   Reliability and planning ability