Spray/Applications Technician
Quail West Golf and Country Club is one of the Premier Golf and Residential Communities located in Naples, Florida. This 36 hole, 650 home, 1900 acre property is considered one of the most exclusive communities in the area, offering its members world class dining, golfing, athletics, spa and wellness amenities. The Quail West Grounds Department is currently seeking an IPM Technician to join our HOA Management Team.
The IPM Technician will be proficient in all tasks associated with the daily care and maintenance of a private upscale community's shrubs, trees, turf and annual flowers. Under the direction of the Grounds Manager, the IPM Technician will be responsible for chemical inventories, record keeping, and all applications of pesticides, to include weekly sprays of fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides. The IPM Technician will be an intragyral part of the Quail West Grounds Department Management Team, overseeing spray technicians, assisting with establishing and maintaining spray schedules, and have input structuring the yearly chemical budget. This position will also assist with overseeing and maintaining the Quail West Community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preform all duties in a safe operating manner while wearing all required safety equipment.
- Operate all spray equipment with accuracy and direction from Assistant Grounds Manager and/or Grounds Manager.
- Mixing and loading of chemicals, with knowledge of procedures to do so safely.
- Maintaining chemical inventories, spray schedules, and record keeping utilizing Playbooks software.
- Exhibit professionalism and leadership qualities throughout own self actions.
- Proactive approach to scouting for weeds, disease, and insects.
- Will assist with supervision and training of employees for chemical applications.
- Will assist with grounds maintenance when necessary.
Educational Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma preferred.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Limited Lawn & Ornamental pesticide license within 90 days of hire.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Prior experience working in turf or landscape maintenance required.
- 1 to 2 years experience and knowledge of commercial fertilizers and plant protectants required.
Special Requirements
- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must tolerate moderate noise level in the work environment.
- Must be able to spend long periods of time on their feet, walking, standing or stooping.
- Must be able to work every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 6:00 am to 9 am.
- Must be able pass a pre-employment drug screening and back ground check.
Job Benefits
- Employee Meals
- Uniforms
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Continuing Education Allowances
- Scholarship Program
- 401 K with company match after a year of employment
- Golf Privileges
- Beach Club Privileges
- Holiday Bonus
Date Job is Available
Salary
$22 to $24 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Please submit resume by email to kthompson@quailwest.com
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