Spray Technician - Eagle Ridge Golf Club

GreatLIFE Golf; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

GreatLIFE Golf's Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Summerfield, Florida is hiring a full-time Spray Technician to join the Agronomy team. The role involves chemical applications on the golf course, maintaining SDS compliance, and assisting in spray program planning. A benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and Holiday Pay.

Pay rate is $18.00–$22.00 per hour. Requires 1–3 years golf course experience and current pesticide applicator certification; state/federal training under OSHA Hazard

Qualifications

• One to three years golf course experience.
• State and federal training requirements including OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
• Current state certification or licensing as pesticide applicator.

Responsibilities

• Spray prescribed amounts of fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide and fungicide while protecting turf and shrubs.
• Fill sprayer tanks with chemicals and water per formula.
• Read and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) and maintain records of pesticide usage.
• Assist in calibrations of spray equipment and planning of spray programs.
• Maintain chemical inventory and daily spray records and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading SDS

Education

Pesticide applicator license

OSHA Hazard Communication training

Job description

GreatLIFE Golf is one of the largest Golf Course Ownership / Management Companies in the country with over 50 golf courses in multiple states. If you’re looking for a fun and casual career in sports and entertainment, this may be the position for you! Feel free to check out our website for more information about who we are as a company and what services we offer to evaluate if your values match ours!

Eagle Ridge Golf Club located in Summerfield, Florida is seeking a full time, hourly Spray Technician employee to join our Agronomy team. This position will come with a full benefits package to include Medical, Dental and Vision coverage as well as Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Please see a general job description below and should you feel your knowledge, education and experience could be a match,

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job Description:

Performs chemical applications on the golf course and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways; applies chemicals on greens. The Spray Technician is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with Safety Data Sheets (SDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the Golf Course Superintendent.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Spray prescribed amounts of fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide and fungicide, using hoses and truck-mounted tank, taking care not to injure turf or shrubs.
• Fill sprayer tank with chemicals and water according to formula, using hose or pump.
• Pull sprayhose from truck mounted reel, turn knob, press lever, and point nozzle selected according to sitecharacteristics, such as type of infestation, wind direction and velocity, and terrain.
• May useportable spray equipment.
• Assist superintendent with correct calibrations of all spray equipment.
• Assist superintendent in planning current and long-range spray programs.
• Maintain daily spray records.
• Assist superintendent in maintaining proper chemical inventory.
• Post notification of any spray application to customers.
• Responsible for the direct preventive maintenance of all equipment associated with the task ofspraying.
• Read, understand and keep current with all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Perform routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
• Maintain chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state and federalregulations.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance
• Regular & reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Degree/Licenses:
One to three years golf course experience. Completion of training requirements as demanded by thestate and federal governments, including those required by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.Current state certification or licensing as pesticide applicator.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks and is frequently able to lift 50 pounds of weight through the work day and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds. Employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards. Work extended hours during golf season.