The chemical technician, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent, performs chemical applications on golf course properties; fertilizes tees, greens and fairways; and applies chemicals on areas of the golf course, including but not limited to, greens, tees and fairways.. The chemical technician is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the golf course superintendent.

Functions

• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
• Tracks chemical inventory.
• Cleans, tests, properly calibrates and prepares all spray application equipment.

Training requirements

• Must have completed training requirements as demanded by the state and federal governments, including those required by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Employment standards

• Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment.
• Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by supervisor.
• Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
• American Red Cross first-aid training certificate.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• An understanding of Audubon International and its requirements to maintain certification.

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
• Utility tractors

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