Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
Scottsdale, Arizona
Ocala, Florida
Posted: 17-Sep-24
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Salary Details:
Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club
Job Description – Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician
(Golf Course Maintenance)
Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations
- Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment.
- Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment:
- mechanically pressurized spray equipment;
- hand-operated spray equipment;
- hand-operated rotary spreaders;
- hand-operated drop spreaders; and
- utility tractors.
- Knowledge of the rules of golf and/or ability to play golf desirable.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Work additional hours as assigned/required.
- Comply with all HPG&CC policies and procedures.
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
Select and appropriately apply all pesticides and fertilizers associated with golf course maintenance according to labels.
Job Tasks/Duties
- Inspects turf, shrubs, lakes and other outdoor areas to determine pesticide and fertilizer needs.
- Applies pesticides and fertilizers at appropriate times to maintain excellent condition of grounds; documents all applications.
- Recommends suppliers, products and equipment for such application and maintenance.
- Procures products and equipment as needed within budget limitations.
- Maintains proper inventory of products.
- Performs preventive maintenance on and keeps accurate records for all equipment.
- Keeps pesticide/fertilizer storage facility in a clean and orderly manner; secures under lock when not present.
- Maintains direct communication with Golf Course Superintendents.
- Attends applicable training seminars and classes to maintain current knowledge.
- Assists golf course superintendents with duties when necessary.
- Maintains current SDSs in convenient location.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Golf Course Superintendents.
Licenses and Special Requirements
- Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Must be able to operate all equipment associated with IPM applications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
- Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
- Frequent repetitive motions.
- Continuous standing and walking.
- May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions as assigned/requested by HPGCC. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to HPGCC. HPGCC reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. Nothing in this job description alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship between the employee and HPGCC.
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