Spray Technician - Eagle Ridge Golf Club
About The Position
Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Summerfield, Florida, is hiring a full-time, hourly Spray Technician to join its Agronomy team. The role performs chemical applications on the golf course and fertilizes tees, greens, and fairways. The technician reads and keeps current with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and compiles preliminary pesticide-usage reports for the Golf Course Superintendent. The position includes a full benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay. The stated pay rate is $18.00–$22.00 per hour. The position requires one to three years of golf course experience, completion of applicable state and federal training requirements (including OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requirements), and current state pesticide-applicator certification or licensing. The work involves regular outdoor exposure and extended hours during golf season, as well as frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds.
Requirements
- One to three years of golf course experience.
- Complete training requirements mandated by state and federal governments, including requirements under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
- Hold current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
- Be able to work outdoors and tolerate exposure to weather conditions, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
- Have full-range mobility in the upper and lower body and be able to reach overhead; work in varied positions including stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods; and lift, pull, and push materials and equipment.
- Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
- Work extended hours during golf season.
Responsibilities
- Apply prescribed amounts of fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide, and fungicide using hoses and truck-mounted tanks while avoiding injury to turf or shrubs.
- Fill sprayer tanks with chemicals and water according to the required formula.
- Operate spray hoses and nozzles, taking site characteristics such as infestation type, wind direction and velocity, and terrain into account.
- Use portable spray equipment when needed.
- Assist the superintendent with calibrating spray equipment.
- Assist the superintendent in planning current and long-range spray programs.
- Maintain daily spray records.
- Assist the superintendent in maintaining chemical inventory.
- Post notifications of spray applications for customers.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment associated with 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.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
