A SIGNING BONUS OF $1,000.00 IS BEING OFFERED ($500 after 30 days and $500 after 90 days of successful completion of employment).

The Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, a private family-oriented club located in one of the nation's fastest growing communities, is looking to grow its team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Make all fertilizer and chemical applications as directed by the superintendent to turf and landscape throughout both courses and around the clubhouse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Read and understand all product labels and wear the prescribed PPE for each application.
• Have a basic understanding of selected herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.
• Currently have or be able to obtain a Florida pesticide license within 1 year.
• Follow all safety precautions to insure the safety of our staff and the environment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Mathematics, for the calibration of spray equipment and proper application of products.
• Conversions, for liquid and area measurements.
• Computer skills for logging applications in a database.
• Basic knowledge of turf-grass pest and their control measures.
• Communication skills consistent with working on a crew of over 30 employees.
• Follow safety guidelines to protect yourself, others and the environment from exposure to pesticides and fertilizers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoors: on uneven terrain with close proximity to lakes and wetlands. Sun, wind and temperature exposure may occur; handling of toxic substances on a regular basis.

Hours for our Full-Time positions are:

Monday 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Tuesday thru Thursday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Fridays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Every other weekend Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

We offer:

Competitive pay

Employee meals

Uniforms

Year-end bonus

Limited golfing privileges

Full Time employee: Paid Time off, Holiday Pay, Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary Insurance

Part Time employees: Are eligible to participate in our 401k after averaging a minimum of 500 hours after completion of six months of employment.

After one year of employment, you are eligible for:

Tuition Reimbursement (Full Time only)

401k - Company match up to $4,000.00 a year

SMR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club is a Drug Free Workplace. If offered a job, candidates will need to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Please note that the company Drug Free Workplace policy includes reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random testing.