Spray Technician

Spray Technician – Golf Course

Join our golf course maintenance team as a Spray Technician and play an essential role in maintaining healthy, high-quality turf and beautiful playing conditions for our guests. In this hands-on outdoor position, you will be responsible for the safe and effective application of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and other turf care products throughout the golf course.

The Spray Technician works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and maintenance team to monitor turf conditions, identify pest and disease issues, and implement effective treatment programs. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has strong mechanical skills, takes pride in maintaining exceptional turf, and is committed to safe and environmentally responsible chemical application.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate golf course maintenance vehicles, spray equipment, utility vehicles, tractors, power tools, and hand tools.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and other turf care products safely and accurately according to product labels, regulations, and established golf course procedures.
• Perform routine inspections of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, landscaped areas, and other golf course grounds to identify weeds, insects, turf diseases, and other turfgrass issues.
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent in developing and implementing turf management and integrated pest management programs.
• Properly mix, load, transport, and handle chemical products while following all required safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Calibrate, operate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on spray equipment to ensure accurate and efficient applications.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical applications, including products used, application rates, quantities, dates, locations, weather conditions, and other required information.
• Monitor turf and environmental conditions and communicate observations or concerns to the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Follow all pesticide regulations, chemical handling requirements, environmental protection practices, and golf course safety policies.
• Maintain chemical storage areas, spray equipment, and related tools in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Assist with general golf course maintenance duties as needed, particularly during periods when spraying operations are limited.
• Safely operate equipment near golfers, employees, buildings, roads, water features, and other course facilities.
• Communicate professionally with golfers, guests, coworkers, and management when working throughout the golf course.
• Follow proper safety procedures when working around water, slopes, uneven terrain, equipment, and other potential hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or management.

Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of turfgrass management, pesticide application, pest identification, and basic plant health principles.
• Understanding of safe pesticide and chemical handling practices.
• Ability to accurately measure, mix, and apply chemical products according to label directions and applicable regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, troubleshoot, clean, and perform basic maintenance on spray equipment and other golf course machinery.
• Ability to safely operate tractors, utility vehicles, spray rigs, and other maintenance equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate application and maintenance records.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a golf course maintenance team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical work, including walking, standing, bending, lifting, and working on uneven terrain.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain any required State of Hawaii pesticide applicator certification/license.
• Commitment to following all safety procedures and protecting golfers, coworkers, turf, wildlife, and the environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Spray Technician, Golf Course Spray Technician, Groundskeeper, Turf Technician, or in golf course maintenance.
• Experience with golf course turfgrass, including greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial spray equipment.
• Knowledge of common turfgrass pests, weeds, diseases, and treatment methods.
• Pesticide applicator certification or license.
• Experience with GPS-guided or computerized spray equipment and application recordkeeping.

Physical & Working Conditions

This is an outdoor position requiring regular exposure to sun, heat, rain, chemicals, dust, grass, insects, and other outdoor conditions. The position requires the ability to walk and work on uneven terrain for extended periods and safely perform physical tasks associated with golf course maintenance.

The Spray Technician must be able to consistently follow chemical safety procedures, wear required PPE, and work safely around golfers, coworkers, equipment, and environmentally sensitive areas.

Why Join Our Team?

If you enjoy working outdoors, have an interest in golf course maintenance, and take pride in maintaining beautiful playing conditions, this is an opportunity to develop specialized skills in turf management, pesticide application, and golf course maintenance while becoming an important part of our course operations team.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person