The Sanctuary Golf Club, a prestigious member-owned private golf club located on Sanibel Island, FL is hiring for full time, year-round, experienced IPM Spray Technician.

Our Greens and Grounds team is responsible for assisting in the appearance and safety of the world-renowned golf course, bordered by a wildlife refuge and surrounded by nature preserves, lakes and mangrove forests.

We are looking for motivated and professional staff members who will provide the highest level of service and golf course conditioning to our membership!

The IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Spray Technician is responsible for the processes of applying turf grass chemicals and fertilizers to golf course properly and at the appropriate times. An understanding of all needed products, applications methods, application timing and how applications affect or are affected by turf management practices and weather is required.

BENEFITS

The Sanctuary Golf Club offers an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive base rate starting at $21.00/hr.
• Participation in Holiday Bonus Program
• Medical and Life Insurance coverage
• 401k plan with generous match
• Paid toll(s), as applicable
• Employee golf privileges and merchandise discounts
• Health club membership
• Meals and other employee incentives
• Paid Time Off

Operational hours begin at 6:30 a.m. and include shortened weekend work days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mixing and loading of chemicals as prescribed (label directed) rates.
• Application of chemicals and fertilizers in safe, efficient manner in accordance to local, state and federal laws. Golf Course Best Management Practices for the state of Florida should be followed for all product applications.
• Maintain approved product inventory, to include purchasing, of necessary turf care products.
• Maintain all required record-keeping of turf care products applied to the golf course and clubhouse properties.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and equipment, including IPM facility and mix/load facilities.
• Identification and proper treatment of turf pests including weeds, insects, diseases.
• Supervise and direct staff as needed when assisting in IPM projects, procedures or general maintenance.
• Follow directives from Asst. Superintendent and/or Golf Course Superintendent on all IPM related procedures.
• Manage and execute the proper operation and calibration of product sprayers, spreaders and affiliated equipment.
• Perform golf course maintenance and/or landscaping tasks as assigned by the Asst. Superintendent and/or Golf Course Superintendent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have Florida FDACS Commercial Ornamental & Turf License, or must obtain license within 90 days of hire.
• Employee must be familiar with South Florida flora and fauna.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in landscape and golf maintenance practices.
• Must be available to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Must use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat, when required.

REPORTS TO: Golf Course Superintendent/ Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

SUPERVISES: N/A

POSITION TYPE: Hourly Non-Exempt