Gardener (Golf Course Spray Technician)
What you'd do
About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Moose Run Golf Course on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. This is a Seasonal position Not-To-Exceed 31-OCT-2026. This position is Flexible, meaning you are guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Your schedule will depend on needs of the facility.
Major duties
1. Serves as spray technician responsible for a 36-hole golf course. Uses suitable Integrated Pest (IPM) methods to reduce and control hazards to turf and vegetation, public health, stored products, and structures. Independently plans work sequences and conducts trouble-shooting inspections for evidence of conditions conducive to damage and infestation by insects, rodents, predatory animals, and other pests. 2. Exercises a high degree of responsibility to ensure a variety of hazardous pesticides is mixed in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements. Coordinates with facility engineering and management personnel concerning IPM control procedures including pest control. 3. Sprays or spreads pesticides on golf course grounds and structures to treat pests, turf diseases, insects, and other rodents and to maintain course in good condition. Operates a variety of hand and power operated applicators, garden tools, and equipment to include ultra-low volume (ULV) and ultra-low dosage (ULD) sprayers and power generators, sprayers, seeders, edgers, hedge trimmers, etc. for the purpose of applying, spreading treatments, liming, seeding, planting, and watering fairways and greens. Performs operator maintenance on pest control and other equipment and ensures safe condition. 4. Coordinates stock levels of pest control materials with Superintendent to ensure adequate supplies are available to meet peak and seasonal demands. Documents use of chemicals applied in accordance with federal and state requirements and prepares reports as required. 5. Performs other duties related to grounds maintenance work such as planting, mowing, spreading topsoil, liming, fertilizing, seeding, planting, and watering. 6. Performs other duties as assigned If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12999131
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/30/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Desired to have a knowledge of a variety of pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemical surfactants to reduce and control conditions conducive to damage and maintain golf course grounds on a 36-hole golf course. Ability to identify and treat plant pests such as weeds, diseases, and fungi; identify presence of insects and other pests; and fertilize and carry out damage control measures. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
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