Spray Technician - Preserve Golf Course

Socket.dev; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced golf course maintenance technician with pesticide application skills to join our greens crew. You will calibrate sprayers, apply and store pesticides per regulations, and keep meticulous records.

You will assist with mowing, irrigation monitoring, and greens maintenance while following safety procedures and 5S practices. A valid Georgia pesticide license within six months is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of golf course maintenance experience.
• Experience with pesticide application and calibration of spraying equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates the spraying equipment.
• Applies and stores pesticides in accordance with regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of pesticides and safety precautions.
• Keeps neat and accurate records of all pesticide applications.
• Maintains spraying equipment and clean mixing areas.
• Participates in morning golf course setup and monitors irrigation and pump stations.
• Maintains irrigation system and conducts regular course maintenance.
• Scouts the course for insect, weed, and disease problems and takes corrective action after discussion with superintendents.
• Assists with wilt watch for bentgrass greens and with mowing and turf maintenance.
• Acts as lead crew member on special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Turf Management Degree

Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s License (within six months)

Tools

Calibrates sprayers/spreaders

Job description

Duties

• Calibrates the spraying equipment
• Applies and stores pesticides in accordance with regulations
• Maintains knowledge of pesticides in regards to mode of action and safety precautions
• Maintains neat and accurate records of all pesticide applications
• Maintains all spraying equipment and ensures that the mixing areas are clean and neat
• Participates in morning set-up of the golf course, monitor irrigation system and pump station
• Maintenance and repair of irrigation system
• Scouts the golf course on a regular basis for insect, weed, and disease problems. Diagnose any observations and take corrective action after discussion with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent’s
• Assist with wilt watch for bentgrass greens
• Assist with mowing and maintenance of all turf grass areas on the golf course
• Act as lead crew member on special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Safety

• Performs job responsibilities and operates equipment according to the company safety and training programs
• Uses personal protective equipment as trained and required
• Applies the \"5S System\" to the continued maintenance of a clean and safe work environment for all employees and guests
• Reports safety or hazard concerns to management
• Reports any on the job injury to management
• Report equipment issues to Equipment Manager immediately.
• Takes personal responsibility for safety every day

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years previous experience in golf course maintenance
• Desire minimum one year experience in pesticide application
• Must be proficient in calibration of sprayers/spreaders
• Must have or be able to obtain Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months of hire
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Desire Turf Management Degree