Greenskeeper/Irrigation Technician

THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH•Laguna Beach, CA

6d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, work on entry level activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction, performs limited tasks required for landscape development. Duties and Responsibilities Monitor and water Golf course on a daily basis. Repair and maintain any and all pipes and sprinklers on the golf course. Operate specialized equipment for intricate golf course projects to include aerifiers, topdressers, skip loader, backhoe, etc. Perform general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment. Perform periodic general maintenance on irrigation systems within assigned areas. Clean and adjusts sprinkler heads to ensure proper function and coverage and replace or repair broken equipment. Set and check timers/clocks to ensure proper operation and respond to any and all requests regarding irrigation in a timely manner. Install irrigation system additions and modifications. Operate small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing. Prepare soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material. Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean-up). Various tasks require physical management of tools and equipment during periods of extreme weather conditions. General knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in golf course and landscape maintenance work. Ability to follow oral instructions related to safety compliance. NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as required in addition to the principal duties outlined above. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the requirements of The Ranch: Clean maintenance area and equipment. Report any conditions or challenges that need attention to the Superintendent. Additional duties as necessary and assigned.

Requirements

High school or equivalent education required.
Valid, up to date California Driver’s License in required.
Past golf course maintenance experience required.
At least 3 years prior irrigation experience required.
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, both verbal and written.
Ability to communicate customer needs and resolve complaints independently.
Ability to act independently with minimal or no supervision.
Ability to recognize, communicate and/or resolve irrigation repair and maintenance challenges.
Ability to operate, repair and maintain irrigation system, pump station, irrigation computer system.
Ability to safely operate golf course equipment.
Must be able to work with power operated landscaping equipment.
Knowledge of the methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in golf course irrigation repair and maintenance.
Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers, and working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems required.
Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written and work well under pressure.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (rain, sleet, ice, snow, and heat).
Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Upon employment, all team members are required to fully comply with company rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of The Ranch’s facilities.

Nice To Haves

Golf course experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and water Golf course on a daily basis.
Repair and maintain any and all pipes and sprinklers on the golf course.
Operate specialized equipment for intricate golf course projects to include aerifiers, topdressers, skip loader, backhoe, etc.
Perform general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment.
Perform periodic general maintenance on irrigation systems within assigned areas.
Clean and adjusts sprinkler heads to ensure proper function and coverage and replace or repair broken equipment.
Set and check timers/clocks to ensure proper operation and respond to any and all requests regarding irrigation in a timely manner.
Install irrigation system additions and modifications.
Operate small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing.
Prepare soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material.
Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean-up).
Various tasks require physical management of tools and equipment during periods of extreme weather conditions.
Clean maintenance area and equipment.
Report any conditions or challenges that need attention to the Superintendent.
Additional duties as necessary and assigned.