Calusa Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Chemical Technician. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

General Purpose:

Performs chemical/fertilizer applications on the golf course.

Essential Duties:

Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying and fertilizer equipment. Reads, understands and keeps current up-to-date material safety data sheets (MSDS). Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with governmental regulations. Responsible for ensuring the safety and direction of chemical/fertilizer handlers and/or helpers. Maintains log of applications and files related reports. Responsible for hand spraying and maintaining proper mixing amounts and application techniques. Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of chemicals/fertilizers that are being applied. Ensures proper calibration of all spraying/fertilizing equipment. Regular and reliable attendance. Performs other duties as required.

 

Education/Experience:

Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.

 

Environment/Noise:

Occasionally works in high, precarious places; contact with fumes or caustic particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather) and deals with the risk of electrical shock as well as vibration.  Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and works near moving mechanical parts.  Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Regularly wears safety equipment that covers the entire body and may trap body heat and moisture.

 

Certificates/Licenses

Valid pesticide application license, Valid driver’s license.

 

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:       Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., chemical labels printed in English must be understood and followed as required by law; the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers; the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).