Spray Tech

Description

Job Summary

Spray Tech will be knowledgeable in the use of loading and mixing of chemicals, reading and following pesticide labels, understanding sprayable and dry formula applications and calibrations of all equipment. The Spray Tech will possess knowledge of spray and dry formula applications on golf course and grounds along with all other facets of golf course maintenance, landscaping, and basic agronomy. 

Responsibilities

• The individual must be familiar with sprayers and spreaders along with other golf/turf related equipment and tools. 
• This position is outdoors and requires tolerance for varying weather conditions.
• Wear covered toe shoes
• Wear uniform clothing ascribed by company standards
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements
• Use assigned tools in safe and proper manner
• Report broken or missing tools
• Proper fueling of 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines
• Mow turf areas with riding or walk behind mowers
• Trim and edge around sidewalks, flower beds, and walls using string trimmer or edger
• Blow grass clippings and debris throughout the golf course
• Use of power tools to trim, edge, blow, cut, clip and prune
• Proper use of fertilizer application equipment
• Operate transportation vehicles
• Operate tractors with attachments (sweeper, broom, blower, bush hog, etc)
• Installation of sod, seasonal color, mulch
• Pull weeds and rake grounds as needed
• Help load and unload work equipment
• Help keep equipment clean and organized
• Be able to lift 50 lbs frequently throughout an eight-hour day
• Have reliable transportation to and from assigned work site
• Report to work on time and if unable to, prior notification is mandatory
• Always cooperate with fellow employees, management and residents

Requirements

Tools & Technology: 

• Use of sprayers and spreaders
• Operate all equipment used by golf course maintenance crew
• Riding mowers, push mowers, hydrostatic mowers, lawnmowers
• Hand tools – rakes, shovels, saws, clippers, trimmers, pruners

Work Context: 

• Outdoors, exposed to different weather conditions
• Very hot and very cold temperatures (above 90 F degrees and below 32 F degrees)
• In an open vehicle or equipment
• Spend time standing or walking
• Exposed to cuts, bites, stings and sun burn
• Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves and hearing protection