Pesticide Technician

Job summary

The technician performs chemical and fertilizer applications on greens, tees, and fairways under the supervision of the assistant superintendent. They are also responsible for maintaining spraying equipment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and chemical storage standards.

Job details

Company DescriptionBuild the Future of Hillsdale Golf Club!Welcome to Hillsdale, a premier golf club nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the lower Laurentians. Since its founding in 1953, Hillsdale has been a cornerstone of the golfing community, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty, history, and elite golfing experiences.Now, as we embark on a new chapter, Hillsdale is looking for dedicated individuals to be part of our exciting project. We are building a brand-new golf course, set to be one of the most prestigious in all of Canada. This is your chance to be part of an extraordinary golf project.Join our team and help bring this vision to life! We offer flexible schedule, 7 days a week and both full time and part time positions.Job DescriptionOverviewThe chemical technician, under the supervision of the assistant superintendent, performs chemical applications on golf course properties; fertilizes tees, greens and fairways; and applies chemicals on areas of the golf course, including but not limited to, greens, tees and fairways. The chemical technician is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the golf course superintendent.FunctionsPerforms 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.Cleans, tests, properly calibrates and prepares all spray application equipment.Training requirementsMust have completed training requirements as demanded by the province and federal governments, including those required by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.QualificationsComplete knowledge of chemical application equipment.Current provincial certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.Ability to follow oral and written directions.Possession of a valid driver's license.Additional InformationJoin us in building the next chapter of Hillsdale Golf Club. Your skills, dedication, and passion will help create a golfing experience like no other!

What you’ll do

The technician performs chemical and fertilizer applications on greens, tees, and fairways under the supervision of the assistant superintendent. They are also responsible for maintaining spraying equipment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and chemical storage standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and current provincial certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator. Knowledge of chemical application equipment and completion of government-mandated training, including OSHA Hazard Communication standards, is required.

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Chemical Application
• Pesticide Application
• Equipment Calibration
• Safety Inspections
• Inventory Tracking
• MSDS Compliance
• Fertilization

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Agriculture
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades

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