Spray Technician

The Spray Technician will be responsible for performing all chemical applications on the Golf course and Resort grounds. The Spray Technician will help diagnose specific diseases, insect risks and fertilizer requirements for both preventive and curative methods or growing and maintaining turf and perform or oversee chemical applications. The Spray Technician is responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and compiling and maintaining reports of pesticide usage.

The duties of a Spray Technician include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the Company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance in this position.
• This position will manage and assist the Landscape Team responsible for all resort grounds and clubhouses and make recommendations regarding fertilizer, pesticide and irrigation requirements and discuss those with the Lake & Grounds Manager.
• Understand and adhere to the Club’s agronomy chemical application program for growing and maintaining turf and for disease and insect prevention and curative methods.
• Assist in diagnosing diseases and insect damage or risks and recommend chemical applications for both preventive and curative methods.
• Perform or oversee all chemical applications, including accurately reading labels and mixing and applying chemicals for proper applications.
• Inspect and ensure all spray equipment is calibrated, operating safely, and maintained.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on chemical applications and usage, including Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintain inventory sheets of all chemicals and fertilizers and ensure inventory is available for chemical applications.
• Assist with other ground maintenance duties as assigned.
• Experience and knowledge of chemical equipment and application.

• Know the proper techniques of sprayer calibration.

• Know the proper techniques of calibrating fertilizer spreaders — large and small.

• Ability to read and interpret labels. 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 spray equipment

• Hand-operated rotary spreaders

• Hand-operated drop spreaders

• Utility tractors

Physical Requirements:

Physical Activity Frequency

Pushing/Pulling Frequent

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Reminiscent of a summer lake house, The Lakehouse Resort is a refreshing deviation from the commonplace and promises a tranquil escape from life’s daily stresses. We offer the optimal ambiance for a perfect event. Guests enjoy affordable luxury on the shores of sunny Lake San Marcos, matched with an unparalleled guest service experience.

The Lakehouse Resort offers 143 spacious rooms inclusive of breathtaking views, spa-like showers, Serenity memory foam beds, 100 channels of high-definition television with premium movie channels, complimentary wireless internet, a magnificent lobby area with a fireplace, a library, board games: 2 spacious pool decks and hot tubs, hammocks, fire pits, and many more legendary amenities.

Guests of the resort are encouraged to enjoy our country club, The Links at Lakehouse, which offers 18 holes of championship golf, a driving range, and 18 holes of executive golf. Brickmans restaurant offers fine dining for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner. In-room dining guests can order off the full menu from the comfort of their hotel room.

Lakehouse Resort prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.