Spray Tech

General Summary:

The spray technician, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent, performs chemical applications on golf course properties; fertilizes tees, greens and fairways and applies chemicals to greens. The spray technician is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The position is also responsible to compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the golf course superintendent.

Primary Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

The Spray Technician:

• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state and federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
• Tracks chemical inventory.

Qualifications

Training requirements:

• Must have completed training requirements as demanded by the state and federal governments including required OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Employment standards:

• Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment.
• Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment:
• Mechanically pressurized spray equipment
• Hand-operated rotary spreaders
• Hand-operated drop spreaders
• Utility tractors