Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Golf Course Maintenance, the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent performs chemical and fertilizer applications on the golf course. The Applicator is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with the product label and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the Golf Course Superintendent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
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Perform routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
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Maintain chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state and federal regulations, overseeing the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
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Apply herbicides, insecticides, nematicides and fertilizers in a safe manner, following label recommendations so as not to harm the environment, animals and humans.
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Report weed and insect problems to the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
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Train employees on the proper use of pesticides.
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Communicate with the Golf Course Superintendent on inventory levels.
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Clean and maintain application equipment.
Job Requirements include the following, but are not limited to:
- Conduct the day-to-day operations of the department in a business-like, ethical and professional manner.
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Strive to exceed customer service expectations of members, guests and associates.
- Maintain good working relationship with club members, employees and all customers.
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Possess a working knowledge of equipment and chemicals required for golf course maintenance.
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Follow safety protocol at all times.
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Dress appropriately for the position.
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Establish a record of good work attendance and reliability.
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Demonstrate flexibility in work habits and work schedulle.
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Use time effectively.
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Comply with company policies and procedures as established in the Employee Handbook or as demonstrated as common practice.
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Seek to improve self in knowledge and skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Certificates/Licenses:
Driver’s License
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to indoor conditions (chemicals, fumes, etc.) and regularly works in outdoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly be required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee will occasionally be required to stand and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will regularly be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently be required to move and/or lift up to 25 and 50 pounds and occasionally be required to move and/or lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sensory requirements required by the employee include the sense of sound, smell, taste, touch and speech.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
