Spray/Applications Technician

WHO WE ARE

Palm Aire Country Club is nestled within the Palm Aire Community sitting on the Manatee/Sarasota corridor in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. We are a private, member-owned equity Country Club with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where members consider themselves part of the Palm Aire Family.
 

Central to our club are our two, equally outstanding yet uniquely diverse, 18-hole golf courses, tennis, padel and pickleball programs as well as the amenities of fine and casual dining with a robust entertainment schedule. 

Our superior Country Club is one of the largest in the greater Sarasota area. Located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, the regions beautiful gulf beaches and virtually adjacent to the Mall at University Town Center, Palm Aire Country Club provides a perfect location for living the good life.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are currently looking for a full-time Spray Technician. This role is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the golf course and grounds through pesticide and fertilizer applications and other labor-intensive golf course and landscape maintenance. 

This key role is responsible for mixing and applying chemicals/pesticides such as herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation or chemical application on all areas of the golf course. Our Spray Technicians must be able to identify weeds and diagnose plant diseases and problems; select and properly mix, prepare and apply the appropriate herbicide/insecticide to eliminate weed and ornamental plant problems. 

We are looking for someone who is be able to diagnose specific diseases and treat insects that affect critical areas of the course as well as identify and treat unwanted vegetation, using both preventative and curative methods

BENEFITS

The club offers an unparalleled benefit package.

· Competitive Pay

· 100% employer paid Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

· Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick Time

· Fully-vested 401(k) with 4% employer match.

· Supplemental Insurance Plans: Voluntary Life/AD&D, STD, Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity.

· 100% employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance.

· Access to Club Amenities - Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Gym and Pool.

• Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
• Valid driver’s license
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment, including mowers, tractors and other power tools and equipment required for upkeep of facility.