Golf Maintenance Irrigation Technician

Description

General Duties:

1. Because of the fluctuating demands of the Resort’s operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your job, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
2. Adhere to all of the various written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.
3. Be involved in the application of irrigation to all irrigated areas as directed.
4. Hand-water or operate irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water as necessary.
5. Advise supervisor of irrigation stations requiring time adjustments to maintain proper soil moisture.
6. Inspect the irrigation system daily for proper operation.
7. Repair all pipes, fittings, valves, wires, controllers and heads as needed.
8. Maintain irrigation parts and material inventory and submit purchase requests to the supervisor.
9. Perform all preventive maintenance on the irrigation and drainage systems.
10. Install additional irrigation or drainage as directed by the supervisor.
11. Report all malfunctions or failures to the supervisor immediately.
12. Clean and return all equipment and materials to their designated area upon completion of assignment on a daily basis.
13. Clean and maintain irrigation storage areas.
14. Assist in orientation and training of the Foreman on the operation and layout of the irrigation system including isolation valves, controllers, programming, piping, fittings, sprinkler heads, repairs, preventive maintenance, water transfer systems, water quality ponds, etc.
15. Edge all sprinkler heads, valve boxes and drainage basins as needed.
16. Control insects in the irrigation control boxes.
17. The spray technician is responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current with chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
18. Applying fertilizer and pesticides on and around the course under the direct supervision of the Superintendent.
19. Participate in relevant continuing educational opportunities sufficient to maintain necessary licenses, certifications, knowledge and understanding of irrigation/pesticide procedures and practices.
20. Become knowledgeable of environmental awareness and stewardship relating to irrigation and pesticide issues.
21. Abide by and follow all local ordinances, city, county, state and federal laws.

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts