Spray Technician - Preserve Golf Course

Reynolds Lake Oconee; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Lake Oconee is seeking a Golf Course Maintenance Technician to calibrate spraying equipment, apply pesticides safely, and maintain neat records of all applications.

You will assist with irrigation system maintenance, mowing and turf care, and act as lead crew member on special projects. Must have two years in golf course maintenance and be able to obtain the Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in golf course maintenance.
• Desire at least one year of pesticide application experience.
• Proficient in calibration of sprayers/spreaders.
• Must obtain Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Desire Turf Management Degree.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates 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 all spraying equipment; keeps mixing areas clean and neat.
• Participates in morning golf course setup; monitors irrigation system and pump station.
• Maintains and repairs irrigation system.
• Scouts course for insects, weeds, and diseases; discusses observations with Superintendent.
• Assist with wilt watch for bentgrass greens.
• Assist with mowing and maintenance of turf areas.
• Act as lead crew member on special projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Pesticide application

Sprayer calibration

Safety procedures

Education

Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s License

Turf Management Degree

Job description

Job Details

• 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

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