Tennessee State Parks Irrigation Spray Technician

Job Information

State of Tennessee – Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee State Parks Division, Dickson County.

Location:

Burns, TN.

Opening Date/Time: 02/17/2026 12:00 AM Central Time.
Closing Date/Time: 03/02/2026 11:59 PM Central Time.

Salary (Monthly): $2,581.00 – $3,870.00.
Salary (Annually): $30,972.00 – $46,440.00.

Job Type: Full-Time.

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Education:

Graduation from a standard high school.

Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Experience in landscaping, irrigation, chemical fertilizer application, or golf course maintenance can replace the required education, on a year‑for‑year basis.

NSQs:
Must become a state‑licensed or certified Pesticide Applicator within 6 months of hire. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

The TSP Irrigation/Spray Technician primarily operates and maintains all irrigation and drainage systems on the golf course and grounds. This role includes the selection, application, and management of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers associated with grounds and golf course maintenance. The position is distinct from the TSP Course Groundskeeper, whose duties are less complex.

• Inspect turf, shrubs, lakes, and other outdoor areas to identify pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer needs; apply chemicals at appropriate times and document all applications.
• Participate in all aspects of golf course maintenance and occasionally supervise crews for special projects; ensure safety and direction of chemical handlers and helpers.
• Water greens, tees, fairways, roughs, lawns, and other areas per schedule; monitor daily water usage and inform the TSP Golf Course Superintendent of needed adjustments to irrigation computer settings.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and maintain accurate records of all irrigation and pesticide application equipment.
• Read, understand, and keep current with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs); maintain them in a convenient location and ensure chemical storage and mixing areas comply with regulations.
• Assist with record‑keeping for irrigation systems, including weather and rainfall data; compile reports of pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer usage.
• Maintain proper inventory of parts and products and recommend purchases of products and equipment to management.

• Communicates Effectively
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Instills Trust
• Decision Quality
• Customer Focus

• Mechanical
• Customer and Personal Service

• Equipment Operation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Active Learning and Listening
• Mathematics
• Complex Problem Solving

• Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
• Written Comprehension
• Information Ordering
• Mathematical Reasoning

• Irrigation Systems
• Vehicles and Motorized Equipment
• Chemical Sprayers
• Computer
• Power/Hand Tools

State of Tennessee positions that involve driving require the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license.
• No record of the following violations in the past five years: DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than four moving violations.

Please include your Driver’s License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.