Turf Specialist/Agronomist Jobs

By Riviera Country Club, 15 hours ago - Pacific Palisades, California

The Second Assistant / Assistant-in-Training position is an excellent opportunity for growth as a key member of the golf course maintenance team at a top ranked course. As the annual host of the PGA TOUR’s premier event, The Genesis Open, Riviera offers the opportunity to play a vital role in all aspects of PGA tournament preparations. Responsibilities of this position include hand-watering putting surfaces, chemical and fertilizer applications, course set-up, leading small projects, preparing and submitting pesticide use reports, maintaining and ordering inventory of supplies, and disease scouting and sample collection.

By Bentley University, July 10 - Waltham, Massachusetts

Bentley University Job Description Summary The physical demands of this position range from LIGHT to MEDIUM-HEAVY. This position involves planting and transplanting shrubs, removing and installing sod, watering both cultivated ground and new plantings. Seasonal grounds maintenance including: lawn mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, lining roadways and parking lots, surface trash clean-up, snow removal, and installation of traffic signals, sign posts, barriers, etc. These are completed in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations and established schedules and procedures at Bentley University. Standing, walking, lifting, carrying and reaching are performed on a frequent to constant basis. Bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling and twisting are performed on an occasional to frequent basis. The heaviest physical demands are required during handling of shrubs, sod, furniture, heavier equipment, ice melt, sand, etc. These activities require handling of 25-50 pounds of load resistance on an occasional to frequent basis. Heavier tasks may require the assistance of (2) or more co-workers. Essential Duties 1. Performs and schedules seasonal fertilizer and weed control on all campus turf areas. 2. Safely performs all daily turf practices such as mowing, trimming, cleanup, edging, etc. 3. Corrects and/or repairs existing campus irrigation systems. 4. Performs weekly pruning on campus ornamentals. 5. Safely operates power machinery such as bucket trucks, bobcats, tractors, mowers, seed slicers, spreaders, sprayers and snow blowers. 6. Assist Grounds employees in all facets of Facilities operations, including but not limited to furniture moves, responding to work order requests, and snow removal. 7. Performs daily campus surface trash cleanup. 8. Participates in training to keep and acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities to remain current with standard operational practices and revised standards. 9. Reports building damages, malfunctioning equipment, needed maintenance and/or repairs in assigned work areas. 10. Responds to emergency call-in situations. 11. Keeps detailed records of all product applications and present them to the state when appropriate. 12. Interacts professionally with members of the Bentley community. 13. Inputs data into the computerized work order system, recording time and work order information. 14. Grooming of athletic fields such as; mowing, infield prep, fertilizer applications, weeding and watering. 15. Must be able to supervise contractors or student workers during peak times Other Duties 1. Assists in the moving of furniture and/or equipment as needed. 2. Provides appropriate support in major campus activities including but not limited to: snow removal, freshman orientation, open house, opening/closing of school, baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate commencement. 3. Follows proper clean-up and recycling procedures as well as observes all safety rules and regulations (including OSHA regulations) while handling and/or caring for Bentley tools and equipment, to avoid injury to self and others. 4. Must be able to assist in performing a variety of tasks in the following areas; carpentry, painting plumbing, electrical, masonry, machine maintenance, heating and air conditioning, fire alarm and sprinkler systems. 5. May be required to assist other trades as directed by Facilities Manager. 6. Performs all other related duties necessary to meet Facilities Management requirements.  

By The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes, Thursday at 07:14 PM - Sarasota, Florida

The Palms Golf Club is looking for experienced Part time and Full time Turf Specialist, Turf Equipment operators and Landscape technicians. Experience is a must, but we will train. Hours of Operation are 5:30am to 2:00pm - Monday to Thursday, 5:30am to 11:00am Friday and every other weekend. Must have transportation to work.

By BrightView Golf Maintenance, June 17 - Roseville, California

Agronomic Technician at Diamond Oaks Golf Course and Woodcreek Golf Club BrightView Golf Maintenance is recognized nationwide as the leader in golf course maintenance services. We are currently searching for a Full-Time Agronomic Technician with chemical fertilization or pesticide industry application experience to work with at our golf courses. The ideal applicant will be a self-starter and have a stable work history.

By South Jersey Turf Consultants LLC, May 18 - Tabernacle, New Jersey

Residential Turf & Plant Care Specialist If you are a turf professional that enjoys a fast paced environment, continued professional growth and striving for perfection, then we have an opportunity for you.  South Jersey Turf Consultants, founded in 2009, believes in utilizing agronomic and horticultural best practices to deliver exceptional results fro our clients. Duties & Responsibilities Perform routine fertilization and pesticide applications on residential lawns as well as commercial and municipal sites.  Tree  and shrub pest knowledge and a general horticultural background are a plus.  Tasks to include, but not limited to:  Top-dressing, aeration, seeding, sodding, turf applications and pest identification.  Perform basic preventative maintenance on all equipment which you use.  All other duties as assigned by management. Requirements Experience:  One year in a similar position or three plus years in the turf fertilization and application industry, with a passion to learn and strive for perfection.  Shrub care and general horticulture experience would be a plus. Physical:  Ability to frequently lift 50 or more pounds.  Stand or walk for 8 or more hours.  Ability to bend, kneel and squat/crouching for long duration.  Twisting, pushing and pulling, while using equipment and hand tools.  Sitting as needed to operate trucks, tractors and other equipment.  Ability to use mechanic's tools, such as, screwdrivers and wrenches. Driver's License:  Clean New Jersey Motor Vehicle license with the ability to pass a required DOT physical.  Class B CDL a plus. Work Hours:  Vary by season of the year. Generally 7:00 am - 3:30 pm plus overtime as required.  Weekend work is required as needed. Environmental and Safety Hazards:  Work predominately outdoors in all climate conditions, hot, cold, rain, etc.  Exposure to noise of equipment, dust and toxic chemicals.  Individuals should be familiar with PPE. Knowledge needed:  General knowledge of turf care with shrub care a plus.  Basic math.  A mechanical aptitude.  Ability to operate:  tractors, aerators, sprayers and a variety of other powered equipment.  A basic understanding of soils, nutrients and pests that impact lawns and shrubs.  Competence with computer software such as MS Office. Licenses:  Possess or ability to obtain the following licenses:  NJ Pesticide operator or applicator in the categories required to perform your job duties.  NJ PROFACT fertilizer applicator license. Desire:  The motivation, drive and determination to be the best in the industry, providing our clients with the highest level of service and performance possible.  This position requires the desire to be part of a fast paced culture of continuous improvement and striving for perfection.