What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician - Summer Seasonal position at Town of Breckenridge?
The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department's Golf Course Maintenance Division is seeking dedicated and highly responsible individuals for the position of Irrigation Technician - Summer Seasonal. Irrigation Technicians are responsible for inspecting, servicing, and repairing the irrigation system at the Breckenridge Golf Club. Irrigation Technicians also mow turf in order to maintain golf course features such as: greens, aprons, fairways, tees, roughs, practice areas, and non-play areas. Various types of equipment are used to accomplish this mowing. Irrigation Technicians are responsible for proper equipment operation; cleaning equipment; and reporting equipment issues.
Individuals in this position also provide leadership to Greens Keepers who are assigned to help with irrigation projects. Irrigation Technicians perform other duties such as: course set-up, aeration, topdressing, and vertical mowing, fertilizing, irrigation installation, drainage installation and repair, trimming bushes, hand watering, picking up debris, repairing ball marks, etc. Irrigation Technician are responsible for working within a team environment and communicating in a positive and professional manner with guests, co-workers, and golf course operations personnel and attending required work shifts, including necessary trainings.
For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.- Options for a seasonal Recreation Center pass OR Golf Pass.
- Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.
- Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access.
- Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations.
- Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations.
- Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
MINIMUM & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- One (1) or more years of golf course maintenance experience required.
- Must be available to work for the established seasonal timeframe, which is generally May through October, based on organizational needs.
- Previous Irrigation Technician experience preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
- Valid Colorado Drivers License and a Motor Vehicle Record deemed appropriate are required prior to driving Town vehicles.
- Community CPR, First Aid, and AED training required within 60 days of hire.
- Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
WORK SCHEDULE
Primary shifts for this position vary. However, five (5) days per week for up to 40 hours would be typical for this position. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability, and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.
Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before presenting you with a final job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before presenting you with a final job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
Salary : $22 - $24