Spray Technician- National Veteran Cemetery Grounds Vegetation Management

**Job Overview** Byrd Enterprises is seeking a **licensed Spray Technician** experienced in **herbicide application, turf management, and vegetation control** for cemetery restoration and grounds management projects. The ideal candidate understands **vegetation management around monuments, turf health, soil conditions, and regulated pesticide application practices.** **Key Responsibilities** * Apply **herbicides for weed control around headstones, markers, curbs, and burial rows** * Conduct **vegetation control treatments along fence lines, roads, and landscaped areas** * Perform **fertilizer and soil amendment applications** to support turf health * Identify **weed species, turf issues, soil deficiencies, and pest infestations** * Operate and maintain **backpack sprayers, ride\-on sprayers, and spray rigs** * Calibrate chemical equipment to ensure **accurate application rates** * Mix and apply chemicals according to **EPA label requirements and safety regulations** * Maintain **detailed spray logs and application records for regulatory compliance** * Follow **OSHA, EPA pesticide regulations, and federal site safety requirements** * Assist with other **grounds restoration tasks when needed** **Required Qualifications** * **Valid state pesticide applicator license (commercial or public applicator)** * Experience with **herbicide application and vegetation management** * Knowledge of **turfgrass management and weed identification** * Ability to safely mix and apply chemicals * Experience with **spray equipment calibration** * Valid driver's license * Ability to maintain spray equipment and **work outdoors in various weather conditions** **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience working in **cemeteries, memorial parks, or government facilities** * Knowledge of **integrated vegetation management (IVM)** * Experience managing **vegetation around monuments, stone markers, and landscaped memorial grounds** * Familiarity with **federal safety standards and documentation** * Experience with **large\-scale grounds maintenance or restoration projects** **Work Environment** * Outdoor work environment * Work performed in **active cemetery grounds requiring professionalism and respect** * Travel between project locations may be required * Use of **chemical treatments and commercial spray equipment** * **Job Type:** Full\-Time / Seasonal / Project\-Based * **Location:** Lynchburg, VA (Travel to federal cemetery and other locations required\- up to 40% travel) **Why Join Byrd Enterprises** * Work on **important national memorial restoration projects** * Competitive pay based on experience * Opportunity to work on **federal and large\-scale grounds management projects** * Professional and safety\-focused work environment Pay: $65,000\.00 \- $80,000\.00 per year Application Question(s): * Do you have authorization to access a Department of Defense facility? Experience: * Spraying: 5 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * Spray License (Required) Willingness to travel: * 50% (Preferred) Work Location: In person