Seasonal Weed Control Technician

Overall Job Objective

What Success Looks Like In This Job

Control noxious weeds on Adams County open space and Adams County road sides.

Note: This is a temporary, seasonal position that typically works between the months of April and October.

Adams County is committed to the health and safety of its employees and citizens. As such, we are strongly encouraging all candidates considering Adams County as a potential employer to obtain their COVID vaccination prior to your start date. If a candidate chooses not to get the COVID vaccine, Adams County will require all unvaccinated new employees to be tested for COVID frequently to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all.

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. If candidates believe they need an accommodation, based on a sincerely held religious belief or a disability, in order to complete the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position, they should contact Cindy Bero (cbero@adcogov.org) for more information regarding the interactive process.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Apply EPA registered herbicides on Adams County open space and roadsides to noxious weeds.
• Keep accurate records of all herbicide applications.
• Operate various equipment including 1 ton spray truck, ATV, backpack sprayers and hand-held sprayers.
• Perform routine maintenance on chemical spray equipment.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Ability to learn basic methods and techniques of integrated noxious weed management.
  Ability to perform safe work practices.
  Ability to learn to operate and maintain various chemical sprayers.
  Ability to learn the proper uses of herbicides, and ability to apply according to the label directions.
  Deal tactfully with the citizens of Adams County,
  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

• Experience: Six months of vegetation management or related experience.
• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• License or Certificate:
  • Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado drivers license.
  • A Colorado Department of Agriculture pesticide license is preferred.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
• Other:
  • Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Exposure to noise, outdoors, chemical and mechanical hazards.

Note: This is a temporary, seasonal position that typically works between the months of April and October.