What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at Discovery Land Company?
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Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Director of Agronomy and the Golf Course Superintendent to ensure effective irrigation system operations and schedule of operations, maintenance, and additional construction needed.
- Responsible for maintaining the irrigation equipment for the golf course, which includes sprinklers, water lines, pumps, suction devices, valves and other plumbing equipment.
- Oversees the implementation of the irrigation systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.
- Maintaining all irrigation systems by monitoring and evaluating overall performance of the irrigation system.
- Repairs sprinklers and pipes on the golf course, when needed, while regularly checking the conditions of the equipment, and keeping them clean and adjusted for the course.
- Able to work without supervision on a range of irrigation maintenance on a day to day basis.
- Maintains inventory of parts needed and associated with the irrigation system and orders new parts when needed.
- Any other duties as assigned.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience.
- Experience in golf course irrigation installation and repair.
- Experience in operating golf course irrigation equipment.
- Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
- Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.