R91-139RESOLUTION NO. R91-/~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
AMENDING THEPA¥ PLAN OF THE CITYOF BOYNTON BEACH.
FLORIDA FOR THEFISC~iLYEAROF 1990/91AND-ADOPT1-NG
THE JOB DESCRIPTION OFGOLF COURSE CHEMICAL SPRAy
TECHNICIAN.
BE IT RESOLVEDBYTHE ~IT~ COM~4TSSION OF THECITf OF
~OyNToNRE~CHi FLORIDA:
That the Municipal Employee's Classified Pay Plan
be amended to add the position title of Golf course
Chemica~ spray Technician at a pay grade of 19.
The job description for Golf Course Chemical Spray
Technician attached hereto is adopted as part of this
resolution.
RASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1991
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Vic,
Commissioner
~TTEST
City C~erk'
( cORP. S~AL~ -
GOLF COURSE CHEMICAL SPRAY TECHNICIAN
NATURE OF WORK
This is semi-skilled work involving operation of equipment used
to spray and apply chemicals needed to maintain a golf course. Em-
ployee ts responsible for the proper application, storage, inventory
and record keeping of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and other
products needed for turf maintenance.
Employee may be assigned as truck driver, tractor or mower
operator, or operator of s!milar light equipment. Work may involve
occasional suuervisory responsibilities as lead worker. All work is
subject to inspection while in progress and.on completion, although
employee is expected~to work with minimal supervision on routine
tasks. Performs other related duties as required to maintain go~f
course, as directed by Golf Course Superintenden~ and or Maintenance
Supervisor.
ILLUSTRATIVE T~SKS
(Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the
types of work performed in this classification. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position
if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment fo~ this
position.)
1. Sprays chemicals on turf area for control of disease, in-
sects and weeds and applies any other chemicals as directed.
2. Maintains a daily record of any chemical applications, quan-
tities used and areas of application.
3. Stores chemicals and services and maintains an up-to-date
inventory of all chemicals on hand.
4. Services and cleans all spraying equipment.
5. Operates light tractor
types of spray equipment, mowers
course.
or tractor driven mower, various
and other equipment used at a golf
6. Cleans equipment and may act as semi-skilled helper for
Mechanic on small maintenance and repair jobs if requested.
7. Performs related~work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of the uses and safety precautions in mixing
and using chemioals for golf course operation.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety
precautions necessary in the operation of various job related
equipment.
GOLF COURSE CHEMICAL SPRAY TECHNICIAN Cont.
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KNOWLEDGEr ABILITIES AND SKILLS - Cont.
Thorough knowledge of the Florida Right to Know Law.
Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
Ability to operate various types of golf course equipment, safely
and efficiently.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with other employees and the general public.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Possession of a current restricted pesticide applicators license
issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture. Must have working
knowledge of safety regulations and requirements for handling of
pesticides and an appropriate State of Florida Drivers License.
NECESSARY MINIMUM CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Must possess and maintain a current restricted pesticide
applicators license during employment.
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