Rolling Hills Casino and Resort

Summary
The chemical technician, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent, performs chemical applications on golf course properties and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways. Applies potentially hazardous substances, and must abide by all safe operating practices all the while utilizing proper personal protective equipment. Related work and manual labor may be assigned as needed for golf course maintenance purposes and workload.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
The chemical technician is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), provided training materials, and any/all safety bulletins. This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the golf course Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.

• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with tribal and federal regulations and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
• Maintains gasoline/diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily; reports equipment problems and failures to equipment supervisor immediately.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the assistant superintendent or superintendent; and returns equipment to designated location at the maintenance facility.
• Maintains and repairs the CARBTROL equipment wash recycle system
• Organize, cleans, stocks, and maintain a safe chemical storage and mixing area.
• May be asked to participate in course set-up and replace/move tee markers.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No continuous supervisory responsibilities exist, but individual may be required to supervise/direct other applicators or chemical handlers in proper safety, contamination risks and on the job instructions/training.
Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience

• Must have completed training requirements as demanded by tribal and federal governments, including those required by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
• Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment.
• Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment:
  • Mechanically pressurized spray equipment
  • Hand-operated rotary spreaders
  • Hand-operated spray equipment
  • Hand-operated drop spreaders
  • Utility tractors & PTO driven spreaders
• Knowledge of the principles of operation and cold starting of gasoline/diesel engines.
• Knowledge of the safe mechanical operation of trucks and other motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance tools.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid California Driver's license.
• Must have QAL or QAC Certification
• Must Obtain OSHA 10 Certification Through Rolling Hills Casino

Language Skills
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems and situations reasonably.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Background clearance through the Paskenta Gaming Commission
Possess a valid driver's license
American Red Cross first-aid training certificate
Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In addition to these demands, all individuals must successfully pass and submit to medical examination. This examination provides proof of the ability to safely work under the restrictions of a cartridge respirator, or other suitable protective breathing apparatus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use fingers, hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and/or occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet, hot, cold, warm, and/or humid outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.