Job description:

Architects Golf Club seeks an experienced Spray Technician for its Golf Course Maintenance department. The ideal candidate will have golf course turf experience in chemical/fertilizer applications or related grounds experience. Duties include safely mixing, loading, applying, and documenting pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, wetting agents, and other turf products in accordance with label directions, best practices, and applicable regulations. Candidate must possess the language, mathematical, and reasoning skills and physical demands of the position (regularly lift and/or move up to 10–50 lbs; specific vision ability required of close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus).

Irrigation experience is a plus but not required.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Safely mix, load, transport, and apply turf chemicals and fertilizers per product labels, superintendent direction, and regulatory requirements

• Calibrate sprayers and spreaders to ensure accurate application rates and consistent coverage

• Perform applications including (as needed): greens, tees, fairways, roughs, native areas, ornamentals, and spot treatments

• Maintain accurate daily records of all applications (product, rate, area treated, weather conditions, start/stop times, and any required reporting)

• Monitor turf conditions and report disease, insect, weed pressure, and stress symptoms to Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent

• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use, spill prevention/response, storage requirements, and proper disposal of containers and hazardous materials

• Maintain chemical inventory, track usage, and assist with ordering and receiving products and supplies

• Maintain an organized, clean, and compliant chemical storage/mix/load area

• Perform routine inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance on spray equipment (pumps, hoses, nozzles, booms, tanks, filters)

• Troubleshoot and repair minor issues on spray equipment; coordinate larger repairs with the mechanic/vendor as needed

• Assist in implementing IPM practices and seasonal agronomic plans (disease prevention, growth regulation, fertility programs)

• Assist in training staff on chemical safety, equipment operation, and proper handling procedures as directed

• Work on the golf course as needed, including general maintenance tasks assigned by supervisor or manager

• Participate in early morning, weekend, and holiday rotations as required by course maintenance schedules

Irrigation-related (plus but not required):

• Assist with irrigation troubleshooting (heads, leaks, valves, controllers) and hand-watering as directed

• Help monitor moisture levels and communicate dry/wet areas and irrigation needs to the Superintendent/Assistant

Educational Requirements

• Preferred: Certificate from a college or technical school (related field a plus).

Experience Requirements

• Preferred: Golf course maintenance experience spraying/applications experience.

• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely

• Ability to inspect equipment and related components

• Must be highly motivated, goal-driven, and a self-starter

• Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Special Requirements

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms

• Often required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend, and kneel for up to five hours at a time without sitting

• Frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, crawl, and handle/feel/operate objects, tools, or controls

• Must be able to lift and/or move 30-50 lbs occasionally

• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception

• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, outdoor conditions, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards

• Daily exposure to dusts and pollens

• Noise level is typically loud

• Must be able to work extended hours during golf and holiday season

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays