Golf Spray Technician - Giants Ridge

Guest Services, Inc.

Biwabik, MN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Blowers, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fungi, Government, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Hospitality and Tourism, Identify Issues, Landscaping, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Recreation, Restaurant, Retail, Skid Steer Loader

LOCATION

Biwabik, MN

POSTED

3 days ago

### Job Duties Compensation Amount: 19.00 USD Hourly Job Summary: The Spray Technician reports directly to the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent. Responsibilities include mixing, preparing and applying chemical solutions such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. The position is responsible for maintaining pesticide and fertilizer inventory as well as keeping records of pesticide and fertilizer applications. Job Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Applies fertilizer and chemical applications. Updates spray records, inventory and Material Safety Data Sheets. Calibrates spray equipment and fertilizer spreaders. Performs general upkeep and maintenance on spray equipment. Diagnoses pest and fungus issues, once properly trained. Performs golf maintenance duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent on non-spray days. Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment. Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial applicator license in category A and E, paid for by the employer. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations. Must have a willingness to learn. Ability to maintain a neat and organized workspace. Ability to understand and follow oral direction. Strong attention to detail is required. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to wear applicator suites, full face respirators or chemical resistant apparel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. They will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel and climb. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception. Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards. Noise level is typically moderate to loud. Ability to work extended hours during golf season including weekends and holidays. EQUIPMENT USED Golf Carts Spray Equipment Chainsaws Mowers Backpack Blower Hand Saw Lopper Sod Cutter Aerator Equipment Tractor Skid Steer Turbine Blower If you're passionate about working outdoors and excited to be part of a golf maintenance team, Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is seeking a Spray Technician to join our team. As a Spray Technician, you'll be responsible for applying pesticides and fertilizers to various areas of the golf course, helping to maintain the health and beauty of greens, tees and fairways. Don't have your pesticide applicator license? No problem! We'll pay for you to get your Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Whether you're new to the industry or experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and work in a team-oriented environment. This position offers the potential for year-round employment with opportunities to transition into other roles at Giants Ridge as the seasons change! What We're Looking For: A strong work ethic and dependability. Willingness to learn and take on new challenges. Previous experience in landscaping or golf course maintenance a plus, but not required. Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to work early mornings, rotating weekends and flexible hours, as needed. Working in golf course maintenance has awesome perks, especially at our championship courses at Giants Ridge! Here are some of the reasons why it's a great job: Exclusive Golf Privileges - Hit the greens with complimentary golfing at our two championship golf courses. Have your office outdoors - enjoy stunning sunrises while working in a peaceful environment. Shifts start early in the morning, leaving your afternoons free for personal time or other activities. Exclusive Discounts - Save on delicious food, stylish apparel and must-have accessories while working at Giants Ridge. Work with Friends - Join a fun, supportive team where every day feels like an adventure. And More! - Additional perks and surprises that make Giants Ridge a great place to work! Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota's Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer is filled with world-class golf, plus mountain biking, water recreation and more. Winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking and endless miles of snowmobile trails to explore, plus dining, shopping and much more. Spring and fall seasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure. Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores. Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE2MzE0LjEzNzk4QGd1ZXN0c2VydmljZXNjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ ### Minimum Education Required Not Specified ### Minimum Experience Required Not Specified ### Shift First (Day) ### Number of Openings 1 ### Compensation $19.00 - $19.00 / Hourly ### Postal Code 55708 ### Job Type Full Time ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID 23301 ### Job Benefits See job description

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