Landscape Supervisor

Job Description

Bi-lingual Licensed Landscape Superintendent INDP

Pay Scale: We believe in livable wages! hrly plus top tier benefits and retirement.
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

About the Role

Do you know the difference between a dandelion and a disaster? Do you take pride in keeping landscapes healthy, clean, and thriving? Do you like to be out in the field 80-90 % of your day?

We’re looking for a Licensed Landscape Superintendent who can combine science, skill, and a sharp eye for weeds to help maintain beautiful, healthy landscapes for our clients. In this role, you’ll use your Washington State Commercial Pesticide Applicator license to safely and effectively manage weeds and plant health across lawns, athletic fields, ornamental beds, and other landscape environments.

You’ll be part detective, part plant health specialist, and part equipment operator—helping our landscapes look their best while protecting the environment and following strict safety standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your days will be spent outdoors helping landscapes thrive. Responsibilities include:

• Landscape Inspections: Identify weeds, pest issues, and treatment needs across turf, planting beds, athletic fields, and landscape areas.
• Precision Applications: Mix and apply herbicides, fungicides, and other approved pesticides according to label directions and Washington State regulations.
• Operate Spray Equipment: Safely calibrate and operate boom sprayers, backpack sprayers, and handheld applicators.
• Targeted Treatments: Apply treatments to lawns, ornamental beds, tree and shrub areas, hardscape cracks, and non-crop zones while minimizing drift and environmental impact.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed application records including products used, rates, weather conditions, and site information for regulatory compliance.
• Integrated Vegetation Management: Use a combination of chemical and non-chemical strategies to manage weeds responsibly.
• Landscape Support: Assist with mowing, trimming, and pruning when not performing applications.
• Safety & Compliance: Store, handle, transport, and dispose of pesticides according to state and federal guidelines.
• Equipment Care: Clean and maintain spray equipment to prevent contamination and ensure reliability.
• Team Leadership: Provide oversight and guidance to other spray applicators when needed.
• Client Communication: Work with clients, supervisors, and crew members to discuss treatment plans and results.
• Professional Development: Maintain required continuing education to keep your Washington State Commercial Pesticide Applicator license active.
• Specialized Applications: Aquatics and right-of-way spray experience is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Valid Washington State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Laws & Safety + relevant category such as Turf/Ornamental/Landscape – e.g., Category 3).
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong knowledge of pesticide labels, safety data sheets, and integrated pest management practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills.

Preferred

• 4+ years experience in landscape maintenance, turf management, or commercial pesticide application.
• Knowledge of common Pacific Northwest weeds, turfgrass, and ornamental plants .
• CDL for operating larger equipment.
• Aquatic or right-of-way spray specializations.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, outdoor role that requires:

• Lifting and carrying 50–75 lbs (sprayers, chemicals, equipment).
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching.
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to chemicals, dust, pollen, and noise (with proper PPE).
• Consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) during applications.

Why This Job Matters

Healthy landscapes don’t happen by accident. Your expertise will help protect turf, trees, and ornamental plants while ensuring treatments are applied responsibly and safely. The work you do keeps parks, properties, and outdoor spaces looking their best for the communities that enjoy them.