Golf Course Spray Technician
About The Position
Laurel Oak Country Club in Sarasota, Florida is seeking a Golf Course Spray Technician to join our Golf Course Maintenance team. Laurel Oak is a private, member-owned country club featuring two championship golf courses maintained to the highest standards. In addition to world-class golf, the club offers extensive amenities including tennis, swimming, and a 45,000-square-foot clubhouse, making it a vibrant hub for member activity and community life. As a Golf Course Spray Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining the health and appearance of the course by safely applying fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments that help keep our turf and landscape in excellent condition.
Requirements
- Must possess a current Florida Pesticide Applicator License or have the ability to obtain one
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years of experience in turfgrass management, golf course maintenance, or related field preferred.
- Current State Pesticide Applicator’s License (or ability to obtain one)
- Strong understanding of turfgrass disease, weeds, and insect pests.
- Knowledge of chemical safety, calibration, and environmental compliance standards.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain spraying and turf maintenance equipment.
- Good organizational and verbal skills.
- Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.
- Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs., up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 20 lbs. constantly.
- Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.
- Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.
Nice To Haves
- technical or turf-related education preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, mix, and apply fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides according to the superintendent’s Operate and maintain spray equipment, spreaders, and related machinery (e.g., sprayers, booms, tanks, pumps).and approved chemical plans.
- Calibrate sprayers and spreaders to ensure accurate application rates
- Maintain detailed spray records, including product use, areas treated, weather conditions, and application rates.
- Inspect turf areas regularly to identify pests, disease activity, and nutritional deficiencies
- Assist in maintaining inventory of chemicals and fertilizers; ensure proper storage and labeling per regulatory standards.
- Clean and maintain equipment after use to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Follow all safety procedures, including PPE use and spill response.
- Assist with general golf course maintenance as needed (mowing, irrigation, bunker work, etc.).
- Communicate effectively with management regarding course conditions and needs.
- Demonstrate courtesy to Members and Guests at all times.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
