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City of Bowling Green
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
IRRIGATION/SPRAY TECHNICIAN
PARKS AND RECREATION – GOLF DIVISION
No. 16-194 (Re-Advertised)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
The purpose of this position is to oversee/assist with the chemical fertilizer application and irrigation work
at all City owned golf courses; and to assist with daily operation oversight at Paul Walker Golf Course/The
Golf Course at Riverview from November – March.
DUTIES: Spray Technician - performs chemical applications on golf course properties including
fertilizers, pesticides, turf growth regulators, bio-stimulants and wetting agents. Responsible to maintain,
repair, and calibrate all chemical application equipment; maintain and keep the chemical inventory current
including the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) library and all chemical application records and logs. Irrigation
Technician - primarily maintains, repairs, and operates golf course irrigation systems. Responsible for
keeping the irrigation systems operational, scheduling of irrigation, installing new irrigation, purchasing
irrigation supplies and repairing existing irrigation components. Additionally submits the monthly water
usage report to the Kentucky Department of Water.
REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma (or GED) required, associate’s degree in turf related field
preferred, with two years’ experience in golf course maintenance/irrigation repair and maintenance. Must
possess a current Kentucky pesticide applicators license and certification, and a valid Kentucky driver’s
license.
STARTING SALARY: Pay Grade 112; $29,789/yr. ($14.32/hr), plus a full benefit package.
WORK HOURS: Hours may vary depending on season; 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Monday – Friday. Weekend
work required; overtime work expected.
Interested applicants can apply online www.bgky.org/hr/jobs or at the computer available in the Human
Resources Department, City Hall, 1001 College Street, Bowling Green.
The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
(270) 393-3689
Recruitment Announcement 2016-194
1001 COLLEGE STREET
PO BOX 430
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
1-877-260-3987
FAX: (270) 393-3298
www.bgky.org
October 2016
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