Golf Chemical Technician

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for the application of chemicals, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with aerifications
• Apply seed to designated areas
• Sand topdressing applications

Education and Experience:

• Experience with chemical or spray applications
• Chemical fertilization or pesticide industry application experience
• Post-secondary education in turf science or a related field
• Must obtain and maintain a state-sanctioned pesticide applicator license within 6 months of entry into this job
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Strong attention to detail
• Operate efficiently and safely at all times
• Ability to prioritize daily work schedule based on minimal supervision
• Ability to perform other cultural applications on the golf course as needed

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes. 

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.