Spray Technician

Join the team at Hershey Country Club, a private, premier golf and recreation club. The club's rich history of accolades, success, and chocolate combine to form a one-of-a-kind experience for individuals and families of all ages, and features 45 holes of golf on the championship East & West courses.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

• Applying pesticides and fertilizer on all greens, tees, and fairways on the golf courses*
• Assisting in the monitoring and identification of diseases, insects, and weeds on golf course greens, tees, fairways, and rough*
• Keeping application records and inventory of pesticides and fertilizers*
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years experience in golf course maintenance
• Must possess or be able to obtain PA Pesticide Applicator's License
• Must possess valid PA Driver's License
• This position is considered Safety Sensitive, as defined in the HE&R Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Turf Grass Science degree or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and math skills to perform calculations
• Ability to calibrate application equipment
• Working knowledge of the maintenance of greens, teas, and fairways
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus

Job Demands:

• Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs and operate heavy machinery
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
• This is a union position and the work schedule will be based on union seniority.
• Candidate must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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