Golf Course Chemical Application Technician - Omni Hotels & Resorts

Just steps from the PGA of America headquarters, Omni PGA Frisco Resort is at the heart of modern golf culture where players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy the game. Featuring our two 18-hole championship golf courses, Fields Ranch East – designed by Gil Hanse – and Fields Ranch West – designed by Beau Welling; The Swing, our lighted 10-hole, par-3 short course; and The Dance Floor, our 2-acre putting course and entertainment area – Omni PGA Frisco Resort and Monument PGA District are home to ample play options, unique simulations, coaching experiences and more.

The Omni PGA Frisco Golf Club is seeking a Golf Course Chemical Application Technician. The Application Technician will report to the Managing Superintendent of Golf Courses and Grounds and will have a direct relationship with the Application Foreman. This individual is responsible for supporting the Golf Course Superintendents and Application Foreman in administering all applications pertaining to fertility, plant protectants and chemistries utilized in conditioning finely manicured turfgrass. This individual will be responsible for all related equipment maintenance operations within the application department. This individual oversees all aspects of the equipment utilized in process, chemical storage facilities, mix/load equipment and inventories associated with the golf facility.

The position will represent Omni Hotels and Resorts, its partners and related facilities in the utmost professional manner. These facilities include Fields Ranch East, West, Short Course, Practice Facilities and all other areas encompassing the 600-acre facility.

• Understands current technological advances in GCM and will assist in upholding operational standards and procedures for department.
• Coordination and skill set in conducting major golf championships and managing complex agronomic programs.
• Implements, conducts and enforces comprehensive safety programs related to department.
• Spray prescribed amounts of fertilizer, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, using hoses and truck mounted tanks.
• Calibrate spray and rotary equipment as required.
• Assist course superintendents in planning current and long-range spray programs.
• Maintain daily spray records and maintain inventories.
• Responsible for the direct preventive maintenance of all equipment associated with the task of spraying and equipment.
• Read, understand and keep current with all Product Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Assist in maintaining chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state and federal regulations.
• Perform routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
• Effective operation of all other maintenance equipment as required.

• Commitment to creating and embracing facilities overall mission and vision
• Excellent transparent communicator who can deliver clear concise direction and inspire
• Passion for the green industry outreach and educational programs
• Follow label instructions and wear proper PPE equipment.
• Highly organized, efficient and self-motivated

Education and Experience:

High school education preferred with college education in a related field a plus and or up to one-year related experience and/or training in course operations and the use of pesticides and fertilizers; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement 

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.