Spray Technician - Eagle Ridge Golf Club
About The Position
Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Summerfield, Florida, is seeking a full-time, hourly Spray Technician to join its Agronomy team. The role performs chemical applications and fertilization on the golf course, including tees, greens, and fairways. The technician is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and compiling preliminary pesticide-usage reports for the Golf Course Superintendent. The position pays $18.00–$22.00 per hour and includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay. The Spray Technician uses and maintains spray equipment, keeps daily application records, helps manage chemical inventory and spray programs, and maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with applicable regulations. The employee is expected to use safe work practices, attend reliably, and perform other duties assigned by management. Work may involve extended hours during golf season and regular exposure to outdoor conditions and job-related hazards.
Requirements
- One to three years of golf course experience.
- Completion of training requirements established by state and federal governments, including OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requirements.
- Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
- Ability to work extended hours during golf season.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Apply prescribed amounts of fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide, and fungicide while avoiding injury to turf or shrubs.
- Fill sprayer tanks with chemicals and water according to the required formula.
- Operate truck-mounted and portable spray equipment, selecting the nozzle and application method based on site conditions.
- Assist the superintendent with calibrating spray equipment.
- Assist the superintendent in planning current and long-range spray programs.
- Maintain daily spray records and compile preliminary pesticide-usage reports for the Golf Course Superintendent.
- Assist the superintendent in maintaining appropriate chemical inventory.
- Post notifications of spray applications for customers.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment used for spraying.
- Read, understand, and keep current with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Perform routine safety inspections of spraying equipment.
- Maintain chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations.
- Incorporate safe work practices into job performance and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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