What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at Eagle Ridge Golf Club?
Job Duties & Responsibility
Job Title: Irrigation Technician
Compensation: $20.00 an hour
Job Status: Full-time
Reports To: Superintendent
Prepared by: Regional Manager
Job Overview
Full-time
Description
Summary:
Job Summary:
Responsible for the daily and weekly general maintenance of assigned irrigation equipment. This position requires a good understanding of water management principles and irrigation systems.
Their duties and responsibilities include:
Inspecting and testing irrigation systems to identify and resolve problems
Installing and programming irrigation controllers, timers, and rain sensors
Repairing or replacing broken or damaged parts of irrigation systems, including heads, valves, pipes, and timers
Regularly checking system water pressure and adjust as necessary
Performing routine maintenance on irrigation systems to ensure efficient operation
Designing and planning irrigation layouts as per the landscape needs
Keeping inventory of irrigation supplies and parts
Adhering to safety regulations and standards while working
Recommending upgrades or modifications to improve system efficiency
Documenting all maintenance and repair services performed, and reporting any larger issues to a supervisor or management
Performs preventative maintenance to correct performance including elevation adjustments of heads, valves and valve boxes
Ability to create and read site map-colored charts/legends is a plus
Requirements:
Two full-time years (24 months) of progressively responsible grounds irrigation care and maintenance work in a golf course, municipal, commercial or parks setting
Must have a current valid State of California driver’s license
Qualifications:
Knowledge of the general game of golf is helpful.
Must be able to operate trucks and motorized equipment necessary for golf course maintenance and have the ability to work independently.
Requires ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on service area
Varied weather conditions are expected
Will work near mechanical equipment and hot surfaces
Will work with aerosol and other cleaning chemicals.
Work Availability - Varied schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.