Spray Technician

Job Description

Performs chemical applications on golf course properties and fertilizes tees, greens, and fairways; applies chemicals on greens. The Spray Technician is responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current with material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the Golf Course Superintendent.

Essential Duties:

• Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendents perform pesticide applications on golf course properties.
• Spray Tech is responsible for appropriately applying all chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers associated with grounds and golf course maintenance.
• Responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current with Safety Data Sheets and pesticide labels; responsible for compiling reports of pesticide usage (spray cards).
• Executes the spray program as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Maintains application equipment chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with country regulations.
• Perform safe mechanical operation and calibration of application equipment.
• Must be able to safely operate a golf cart.
• Inspect all areas of property to determine pesticide and fertilizer needs.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers as appropriate to maintain proper condition of golf course and grounds.
• Implement Integrated Pest Management practices.
• Maintain product inventory with appropriate recordkeeping.
• Perform other duties and/or tasks as directed by Management.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able and willing to take directions.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and coordinate and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Must be a self-starter and eager to learn.
• Must be able to recognize and solve problems.
• Must possess time management skills.
• Must maintain high performance standards.
• Knowledge of chemicals; knowledge of insects; turf diseases; grasses and weeds.
• Knowledgeable in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of application equipment.
• Ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with employees, management and members.
• Must be a detail-oriented individual and possess time management skills.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Working knowledge of application equipment and calibration techniques; knowledge of chemicals; knowledge of insects; turf diseases; grasses and weeds.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Minimum 1-year previous spray technician or pesticide application on golf courses.

About Us

A destination in itself, the recently renovated Rosewood Bermuda is the centerpiece of the prestigious community of Tucker’s Point Bermuda’s premier resort, golf club and residential community. Gracing 240 of the most beautiful coastal acres on the island, the award-winning tropical hideaway neighbors the estates of Tucker’s Town and offers breathtaking vistas of the ocean and sound. With just 88 rooms and suites, guests feel they are part of an elite club with exclusive access to the largest private pink-sand beach on Bermuda as well as the island’s finest amenities. They can golf like champions, sail the ocean blue, dive shipwrecks and colorful reefs, play a friendly game of tennis or “spa” to their heart’s delight within this well-appointed setting.