AIT/Spray Technician

SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining exceptional turf care through sound agronomic practices, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service. The spray technician will be responsible for diagnosing turf health concerns, applying fertilizers and pesticides with precision. Under supervision of the Superintendent, the Assistant’s primary responsibility consists of assisting the Golf Course Superintendent and the Director of Agronomy withsupervision and routine management of all related functions concerning golf course maintenance services related to daily, weekly, seasonal and annual golf course grounds. This includes (but not limited to; daily golf course maintenance services, employee leadership, training, education and supervision of golf course maintenance employees, budget development and management, assist with golf course renovation projects management, irrigation controls and management, chemical and fertilizer application, management planning and development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides safely and accurately in accordance with product labels, state regulations, and industry best practices.
• Diagnose turf health concerns, including weeds, insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress
• Perform preventative and curative applications for turf
• Operate, inspect and maintain spray equipment, spreaders, and utility vehicles for safe and operational conditions.
• Maintain accurate application records and service documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Learn proper calibration, mixing, and mixing techniques.
• Ability to work well with other employees.
• Quality leadership and supervision of golf course maintenance employees.
• Training and educational planning and execution of all golf course maintenance employees.
• Assist in scheduling all golf course maintenance employees with daily, weekly, seasonal and annual tasks and projects.
• Assuring that the most important job tasks of Golf Course Services and Set Up are organized, orchestrated and achieved daily.
• Daily, weekly and monthly golf course conditioning evaluations and assistance with daily records, monthly report writing for informational conveyance to the appropriate club representatives through the respective Golf Course Superintendent and the Director of Agronomy.
• Responsible for assisting with all agronomic practices planning, budgeting and implementation with an emphasis on Best Management Practices.
• Management of all fertilizer and chemical application processes, including record keeping, safety management, inventory management and continuing education for self and all key staff with these responsibilities.
• Assist with the care and management of departmental structures, fixed assets, mobile equipment, tools, furniture and fixtures, and electronic equipment.

EQUIPMENT

• Sprayers
• Fertilizer spreaders
• Handheld power tools
• Hand tools
• Utility Carts which may include standard shift

EDUCATION

• Associate degree or higher in Turf Grass Management/Golf Course Management, Agri-business, Parks and Recreation or related field with specialty in agronomy, horticulture, plant, and soil sciences, required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the Golf Course Maintenance Industry in a leadership position such as Chemical/Spray Technician, 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent or Golf Course Superintendent, required.
• Must be willing to attend education classes related to golf course maintenance field for continuing education.
• Have or will obtain the Florida Ornamental and Turf Pesticide License within 60 days of initial employment, required.
• Working knowledge of golf course maintenance and agronomy and general turf grass best management practices, required.
• Plays golf and has athorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Will work outdoors and may be exposed to wet and/or hot conditions.
• Must have a basic knowledge of golf course maintenance operation.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push or pull.
• Communication, to include reading, hearing, and talking with fellow employees.
• Must be able to work well with others in a TEAM environment.

Career Growth and Development Opportunities

We believe in investing in our TEAM Members and supporting their professional growth. At TwinEagles, you will have opportunities to develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and explore career advancement within the organization. We encourage internal growth and strive to promote from within whenever possible, helping our TEAM Members build rewarding, long-term careers within the club.

The TwinEagles Club Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and offers opportunities to all candidates including those with disabilities. All qualified candidates/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your application and or to perform the essential duties and responsibilities please contact Human Resources at The TwinEagles Club, Inc.

The TwinEagles Club Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre/employment drug testing is required.

The TwinEagles Club Inc. participates in the US E-Verify program; candidate & employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person