Spray Technician for Golf Courses

Essential functions

• Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendents performs pesticide applications on golf course properties.
• Spray Tech is responsible for appropriately applying all chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers associated with grounds and golf course maintenance.
• Responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with Safety Data Sheets and pesticide labels; responsible for compiling reports of pesticide usage (spray cards).
• Executes the spray program as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Maintains application equipment chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state and federal regulations.
• Perform safe mechanical operation and calibration of application equipment.
• Must be able to safely operate a golf cart.
• Inspect all areas of property to determine pesticide and fertilizer needs.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers as appropriate to maintain proper condition of golf course and grounds.
• Implement Integrated Pest Management practices.
• Maintain product inventory with appropriate recordkeeping.
• Perform other duties and/or tasks as directed by Management.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Must be able and willing to take directions.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and coordinate and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Must be a self-starter and eager to learn.
• Must be able to recognize and solve problems.
• Must possess time management skills.
• Must maintain high performance standards.
• Knowledge of chemicals; knowledge of insects; turf diseases; grasses and weeds.
• Knowledgeable in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of application equipment.
• Ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with employees, management and members.
• Must be a detail-oriented individual and possess time management skills.

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must complete training requirements as specified by the Department of Agriculture.
• Commercial Applicator Restricted Use Pesticide License is required.
• The working knowledge of application equipment and calibration techniques; knowledge of chemicals; knowledge of insects; turf diseases; grasses and weeds.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Minimum 1 year previous spray technician or pesticide application on golf courses.
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
• We participate in E-Verify.
• Drug Free Workplace
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer