Spray Technician

Job Summary:

Select and appropriately apply all pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers associated with grounds and golf course maintenance; operate and care for golf course maintenance equipment; maintain golf course grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Inspects turf, shrubs, lakes, and other outdoor areas to determine pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer needs.
2. Applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers at appropriate times to maintain excellent condition of golf course and grounds.
3. Recommends suppliers, products and equipment related to spraying.
4. Recommends purchase and restocking of products and equipment related to spraying, as needed.
5. Maintains proper inventory of spraying products.
6. Performs preventive maintenance on and keeps accurate records for all equipment.
7. Maintains safety records per OSHA requirements.
8. Keeps pesticide storage facility in a clean and orderly manner; ensures facility is locked when not present.
9. Maintains direct communication with golf professionals and golf course superintendent.
10. Attends applicable training seminars and classes to maintain current knowledge.
11. Conducts all work in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards; guidelines, personal protection equipment etc.
12. Complies with all Club policies and procedures

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Safely operates equipment such as mowers, pluggers, weed whackers, trimmers and club vehicles used for various course maintenance needs.
2. Maintains maintenance and fluid use logs (gas and oil) on equipment.
3. Cleans and inspects machinery after each use; reports machinery/equipment problems to supervisor immediately.
4. Makes necessary minor adjustments to equipment as needed.
5. Loads and unloads materials.
6. Trims trees and removes cuttings.
7. Collects and empties trash receptacles; cleans gutters, drains and culverts.
8. Waters plants; cuts grass, weeds and bushes; rakes leaves.
9. Performs special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.