Golf Course - Spray Tech $17-$19 DOE

Bentwater Yacht and Country Club; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentwater Yacht and Country Club is seeking a Chemical Technician to perform applications of chemicals and fertilizers on the golf course. The role includes maintaining the safety of chemical storage and compliance with regulations.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and current state certification as a pesticide applicator within one year. Experience with chemical application equipment and routine inspections is also required. Join our team to ensure the highest quality of course maintenance.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Two years or more of course experience.
• Physical requirements same as Assistant Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical applications on golf course properties.
• Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Compile preliminary reports of pesticide usage.

Skills

Chemical application equipment knowledge

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Routine safety inspections

Education

Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator

Tools

Mechanically pressurized spray equipment

Hand-operated spray equipment

Utility tractors

Job description

Job Overview

The chemical technician, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent, performs chemical applications on golf course properties, fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and applies chemicals on the greens. The technician is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This position also compiles preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the golf course superintendent.

Prerequisites

• Valid driver’s license
• Two years or more of course experience

Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform chemical applications on golf course properties, fertilize tees, greens and fairways, and apply chemicals on greens
• Read, understand, and stay current with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Compile preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the superintendent
• Perform routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment
• Maintain golf course greens as directed
• Maintain chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations and oversee safety of chemical handlers and helpers
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator required within a year of employment

Knowledge of chemical application equipment: mechanically pressurized spray equipment, hand‑operated spray equipment, hand‑operated rotary, hand‑operated drop spreaders, utility tractors

Ability to follow oral and written directions

State requirement to read and write English; record chemicals in the Chemical Application Log

Physical requirements same as Assistant Superintendent

Special Skills & Abilities

• Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment
• Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment: mechanically pressurized spray equipment, hand‑operated spray equipment, hand‑operated rotary, hand‑operated drop spreaders, utility tractors
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment
• Maintains golf course greens as directed
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state and federal regulations and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and helpers
• Additional duties as assigned