NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Greenskeeper/Spray Technician
Boynton Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.59/hr - $22.50/hr
1+ years expCity of Boynton Beach is seeking a Greenskeeper/Spray Technician to perform grounds maintenance and landscaping activities for the City's golf course. The role involves operating equipment, maintaining turf, applying pesticides, and ensuring a safe environment for public use.
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Responsibilities
Operates tractors and specialized mowing equipment to maintain a neatly manicured golf course; determines shape and grass height for fairways, roughs, and greens; ensures putting greens are properly maintained according to applicable standards; trims and edges as necessary
Performs tasks associated with turf maintenance; applies knowledge of turf and landscaping activities to ensure a healthy and lush course; mixes and applies fertilizer, herbicide or other agents as appropriate; installs, maintains, and adjusts irrigation system to ensure adequate supply of water; assists with regular aeration, top dressing, and reseeding of turf
Assists with landscaping activities for all property associated with the golf course; plants and maintains trees, shrubbery, potted plants, and flowerbeds; spreads mulch in appropriate areas; pulls weeds, prunes trees and shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs similar functions
Performs grounds maintenance activities for all properties associated with the golf course, including lakes and water hazards; mows, trims, and edges grass; sweeps walks; removes litter, trash and other debris from grounds; performs tasks associated with upkeep of facilities, including painting, routine maintenance/repairs, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; secures buildings to prevent theft; repairs gates and fences; and ensures that grounds are safe for public access and use
Performs pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer application activities; recognize pest and weed damage; identify pests and weeds and determine appropriate remedy; reads technical labels and application instructions; calculates proper application rates and dilution; schedules applications; mixes and loads chemicals into spray equipment/spreaders; calibrates sprayer/spreader equipment; operates self-contained spray unit and/or tractor to apply pesticides/herbicides/fertilizers through attached spray booms/spreaders; maintains records of spray applications; organizes chemical storage area and maintains inventory; performs routine maintenance on sprayers and spreaders, to include changing hoses and cleaning screens; ensures safety of work crews, citizens and environment; studies and takes exams to maintain restricted use pesticide license. Assists with small construction projects related to the shape and design of the golf course as well as addition of new facilities and equipment; works with Manager or other professionals to implement designs pertaining to placement, grade, and elevation of course components; conducts major course repairs as necessary
Operates a variety of routine and specialized vehicles and gas/electric powered tools and equipment related to completion of essential tasks; adheres to all local, state, and federal safety regulations; ensures compliance by coworkers and supervisors
Performs general maintenance tasks and minor repairs necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, calibrating equipment, checking and replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, and cleaning equipment; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment
Utilizes safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, golfers, golf associations, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or valid equivalent
1 year previous experience and/or training involving golf course maintenance, turf management, landscaping, or grounds maintenance
Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license
Must possess and maintain a Florida Department of Agriculture restricted-use pesticide license with turf and ornamentals specialty endorsements
Must possess a Florida Green Industries Best management Training Certificate of completion within three (3) months of hire
Preferred
Two (2) years experience working at a golf course as a spray technician
CPR certified
Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Plan
Basic Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
City Pension Plan
Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans
Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
457 Savings Plan (three options)
Paid Annual Leave / Vacation
Bonus Vacation Hours
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)*
On-site Training Program
Wellness Program
Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
Credit Union
Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Direct Deposit
Social Security
Company
NEOGOV
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