Spray Technician

North Ridge Country Club; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (vision & dental)

401K matching

Paid time off after probation

Lunch provided

Uniforms

Holiday bonus

Job summary

North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh is seeking a detail‑oriented turfgrass technician to apply all chemical and fertilizer treatments under the guidance of the course Superintendents and Director of Golf Course Maintenance. Responsibilities include keeping detailed records, managing inventory, and calibrating spray and fertilizer equipment, with some weekend and holiday hours.

A valid turfgrass pesticide license is required; golf‑course experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have a turfgrass pesticide license and related qualifications.
• Experience on a golf course is preferred but not required.
• Detail orientation and strong work ethic are essential for daily championship conditions.

Responsibilities

• Make all turfgrass chemical and fertilizer applications under supervision.
• Keep detailed records and manage inventory.
• Maintain and calibrate spray and fertilizer application equipment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Work ethic

Experience on golf course

Pesticide license

Calibrating spray equipment

Weekend availability

Golf cart operation

Education

College degree in Agronomy or turf-related field preferred

Tools

Sprayer calibration tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate is someone that communicates well, is self-motivated, has a positive attitude, and is well organized. This position is responsible for making all turfgrass chemical and fertilizer applications under the guidance of course Superintendents and Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Grounds. This will include detailed record keeping, inventory management, and maintenance and calibration of spray and fertilizer application equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for making all turfgrass chemical and fertilizer applications under the guidance of course Superintendents and Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Grounds. Will keep detailed records, manage inventory, and maintain and calibrate spray and fertilizer application equipment.

Benefits:

• Healthcare (incl vision & dental, FSA, HSA)
• 401K (matching)
• Paid time off after 90-day probationary period
• Lunch provided Tuesday-Friday
• Uniforms
• Holiday Bonus

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working on a golf course is preferred, but not required. Must be detail oriented, have a strong work ethic, and a desire to provide championship conditions for the membership on a daily basis.
• Must have turfgrass pesticide license.
• Ability to help in the daily management of the courses as needed and work closely with the Superintendent and other Assistant Superintendents.
• Knowledge of turfgrass chemical application and calibration.
• Ability to work every other weekend and OT as needed.
• Ability to start early (approx. 6:15am).
• Ability to work holidays (usually just a few hours in the morning).
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to operate, or willingness to learn to operate, a manual shift utility vehicle responsibly
• Ability to drive golf cart responsibly
• Requires visual focus adjustment, depth perception, and clear close and distant vision
• Ability to use small engine landscaping equipment and hand tools

Education and Experience:

College graduate with degree in Agronomy or turf-related field is preferred, but not required. Experience seriously taken into consideration.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time on a sprayer.
• Must be able to lift chemical containers, fertilizer bags, etc.
• Must be able to reach, climb, stand, and sit as required for spraying/applying chemicals as well as calibration.