Spray Technician

Overview

Position: Spray Technician (Full-Time)
Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Golf Course Maintenance

Job Summary: The ideal candidate is someone that communicates well, is self-motivated, has a positive attitude, and is well organized. The Spray Technician is responsible for making all chemical and fertilizer applications under the guidance of Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. This will include detailed record keeping, inventory management, maintenance / calibration of spray and fertilizer application equipment. When there are no larger spray applications planned for the day, the ideal candidate will spend their day spot spraying selective or non-selective herbicides.

Pay: $20 - $23 DOE

This position coordinates with:

• Superintendent
• Assistant Superintendent

Qualifications: The Spray Technician must meet the requirements below:

• Experience working on a golf course is preferred but not required
• A valid State issued Driver’s License
• Meet all Federal and State Employment Eligibility guidelines
• Must be able to stand on their feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or carry items that are at most 50 pounds
• A pesticide license is not required but preferred

Job Tasks / Duties: The Spray Technician job duties include but are not limited to:

Daily Duties:

• Making all chemical and fertilizer applications under the guidance of Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent
• Detailed record keeping
• Inventory management
• Maintenance / calibration of spray and fertilizer application equipment
• Spray selective and non-selective herbicides
• Perform fertilizer applications on all playing surfaces
• May help with other tasks on the golf course as directed by supervisor

Keys to Successful Performance:

• Ability to work in all kinds of weather
• Ability to work holidays, a few hours in the morning
• Communicates well
• Self-starter
• Positive attitude
• Well organized
• Dependable

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday 6-2:30
• Friday 6-11:30
• Saturday-Sunday 6-10 with every other weekend off
• Schedule is subject to change for tournaments and larger maintenance projects

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Dental Care
• Vision Benefit
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Legal Assistance
• Paid Time-Off

Extra Information:

• St. Petersburg Country club provides uniforms and daily lunch.
• Background check and Drug Screening is required for employment
• Please send resumes to:

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