Golf Course Irrigation Technician

Join the Team at Laurel Oak Country Club – Now Hiring a Golf Course Irrigation Technician

Pay: $21–$23 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time

Laurel Oak Country Club in Sarasota, Florida is seeking a Golf Course Irrigation Technician to join our Golf Course Maintenance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining exceptional playing conditions on a premier private golf course.

Laurel Oak is a private, member-owned country club featuring two championship golf courses maintained to the highest standards. In addition to world-class golf, the club offers extensive amenities including tennis, swimming, and a 45,000-square-foot clubhouse, making it a vibrant hub for member activity and community life.

As a Golf Course Irrigation Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining the health and playability of the course by monitoring, repairing, and maintaining the irrigation system. This role helps ensure our turf and landscape receive the proper water coverage to maintain the exceptional course conditions our members expect.

Requirements

• Experience with golf course irrigation systems preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair irrigation components
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

We offer competitive pay along with a full-time benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Job title

Irrigation Technician 

Reports to

Golf Course Superintendent 

Classification

Hourly, Full Time, Nonexempt

Working Hours

According to shift assignment

Job purpose

The irrigation technician is responsible for the programming, operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation systems. In addition, the person is required to report any irregularities in the turf quality to the Foreman.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the upkeep, repairs and maintenance of the irrigation systems.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the irrigation parts room and maintains inventory of the 
• supplies.
• Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, also applies chemicals on the greens.
• Operates irrigation heads in dry areas requiring more attention.
• Completes purchase orders and submits them to the Superintendent for authorization.
• Assists the Assistant Superintendent in managing the team members.
• Maintains a clean golf course and maintenance complex.
• Must be able to perform the duties of an Equipment Operator.
• Demonstrates courtesy to all Members and guests at all times.

Qualifications

Two years of underground lawn sprinkler system repair and installation experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Working conditions

Work is primarily outdoors.  Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs.and up to 40 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf’s Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding. 

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. “A” frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time, and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.

Direct reports

None.

Salary : $21 - $23