Golf Course Irrigation Tech- Saddle Creek Golf Club

Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.

Located just forty-five minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee, and managed by Bobby Jones Links, Saddle Creek Golf Club plays a challenging 6,700 yards from the championship tees. The front nine forces accurate tee shots through beautiful tree lined fairways. Lakes and streams come into play on seven of the nine holes surrounding some of Tennessee’s truest bent grass greens. The back nine features a “links” style course with plenty of water, bunkers, and unusual lies if you miss the fairway. Wind almost always plays a factor. Saddle Creek Golf Club is also proud to be recognized as a participant in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.

Saddle Creek Golf Club is hiring for a Golf Course Irrigation Tech. Primary responsibilities include:

Irrigation System Operation

• Monitor and operate automated irrigation control systems.
• Schedule watering based on weather, soil moisture, and turf conditions.
• Adjust irrigation programs seasonally and as course conditions change.

Maintenance and Repairs

• Inspect, maintain, and repair:
  • Sprinkler heads
  • Valves
  • Pumps
  • Pipes and fittings
  • Controllers and wiring
• Identify and fix leaks, broken heads, and pressure issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce system failures.

Water Management

• Ensure efficient water use and compliance with local water regulations.
• Monitor water consumption and irrigation performance.
• Assist in developing water conservation strategies.

Course Inspection

• Regularly inspect fairways, greens, tees, roughs, and landscaped areas.
• Identify dry spots, overwatered areas, drainage problems, and turf stress.
• Make irrigation adjustments to maintain consistent playing conditions.

Equipment and Record Keeping

• Maintain irrigation maintenance logs and repair records.
• Track inventory of irrigation parts and supplies.
• Assist with budgeting and equipment purchasing recommendations.

Support to Grounds Team

• Coordinate with the superintendent and grounds crew.
• Assist with turf maintenance projects when needed.
• Respond to emergency irrigation failures that could affect course conditions.

Required Skills

• Experience in irrigation, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or golf course maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift equipment and materials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.