JOB SUMMARY

The Irrigation Technician reports directly to the golf course superintendentand assistant golf course superintendent. Responsibilities include equipment operation, irrigation repair andoperation, and inspecting golf course conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs preventative maintenance on golf course irrigation systems.
  
• Determines wet and dry areas for adjustments of sprinkler heads.
  
• Properly inventories and stocks all irrigation parts and tools in order to minimize down time.
  
• Maintains working knowledge of pump station maintenance requirements.
  
• Operates, maintains and repairs a complex irrigation system, including leaks on distribution lines, valve risers, electrical systems, computers and irrigation control wires.
  
• Reports any serious irrigation breaks immediately to the
• Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
  
• Prioritizes irrigation breaks and uses time efficiently.
  
• Conducts monthly checks of all sprinkler heads of the entire golf facility.
  
• Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure the system is operating properly.
  
• Is responsible for winterization and blowout of irrigation system, including all water lines, valve and pump stations.
  
• Incorporates safe work practices into job performance.
  Performs other duties as required.
  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
  
• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems preferred but not required.
  
• Knowledge of agronomy, turf grass science and the rules of golf.
  
• Must have a willingness to learn.
  
• Must be driven and possess a strong work ethic.
• Ability to understand and follow oral direction.
  
• Ability to work to prioritize workload and work on multiple projects at once.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
  
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
  
• They will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel and climb.
  
• They employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
  
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception.
  
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards.
  
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud.
  
• Ability to work extended hours during golf season including weekends and holidays.
  

EQUIPMENT USED

• Golf Carts
  
• Chainsaws
  
• Mowers
  
• Backpack Blower
  
• Hand Saw
  
• Lopper
  
• Sod Cutter
  
• Aerator Equipment
  
• Tractor
  
• Skid Steer
  
• Turbine Blower