Irrigation & Grounds Technician

Job Summary 

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all irrigation and drainage systems on the club’s golf course and grounds. This is a Full-Time, alternating weekends position at $23.00/hour.

 Job Tasks/Duties

• Waters greens, tees, fairways, rough, lawns and other areas as needed or scheduled.
• Various grounds maintenance.
• Monitors daily water usage and if any needed adjustments to the irrigation computer settings.
• Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
• Repairs equipment associated with irrigation (i.e., irrigation pipes and irrigation heads).
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with irrigation.
• Maintains complete records on all equipment maintenance associated with irrigation.
• Maintains inventory of parts needed for irrigation equipment.
• Performs all record-keeping relative to irrigation system including weather and rainfall data
• Performs monthly well and pump water usage reports.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Community Assoc. Operations Manager.

 Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including 
   automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of turf grass management is a plus.
• Knowledge of pump station maintenance and repair is a plus.
• Knowledge of disease and insect identification is a plus.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• Must be able to use a smart phone or tablet, or able to learn.

 Licenses and Special Requirements: 

• Valid driver’s license

 Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma and GED preferred.
• Some experience working on golf course irrigation is preferred.

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling. 
• Frequent repetitive motions. 
• Continuous standing and walking.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat.