Irrigation Technician

Full-Time

Position Objective

Maintain and upgrade irrigation systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintenance, troubleshoot and repairs to irrigation satellites
• Make all necessary repairs to piping systems
• Maintenance and cleanliness of pump stations
• Upgrade system where needed as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent
• Install and repair irrigation heads
• Up keep on yardage plaques on heads
• Use of good water management skills
• Monitor turf conditions
• Maintain drainage systems 

Education/Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. 
• Requires good communication skills verbal and written.
• May be required to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form to deal with problems. 
• Have experience and understanding of golf course maintenance routines and set up
• Experience with operations of mowing equipment as pertains to golf course maintenance  
• May be required to operate equipment for maintenance set up dependent upon resort and golf maintenance schedules or demands. 
• Moderate mechanical abilities
• Basic electrical knowledge

Position requires flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and overtime (when needed).

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed outdoors. 
• Position requires walking; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.  Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. On a regular and continuing basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.
• Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.