Irrigation Technician

Augusta National Golf Club • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Irrigation Technician at Augusta National Golf Club is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the club's irrigation infrastructure and related specialty systems. This role ensures the functionality and presentation of the golf course's irrigation and water systems while maintaining confidentiality regarding club operations. The technician will work closely with the Senior Manager of Irrigation and other staff to ensure optimal performance of all irrigation-related systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of experience in irrigation repair and maintenance in a golf or landscape setting.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to troubleshoot low voltage electrical systems preferred.
• Knowledge of irrigation control panels and computer systems, SubAir control panels, and Toro Lynx and SitePro software preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly organized with sound time management skills.
• Ability to work with accuracy and utilize effective judgment under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• High attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with basic landscape equipment.
• Familiarity with GPS and land surveying techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain all SubAir, irrigation, Hydronics systems, fans, lighting systems, turf guard sensors, and their components.
• Perform manual inspections of irrigation system/pump-house water usage reports and review findings against automated data.
• Ensure appropriate functionality of pond aerators and other systems relating to the upkeep and presentation of all bodies of water throughout the property.
• Communicate all systems performance irregularities to the Senior Manager, Irrigation.
• Provide management with technical analysis of agronomics and course playability related to the current state of all irrigation systems.
• Ensure adequate inventory for all irrigation, SubAir, Hydronics, and pump-house systems parts and related supplies.
• Assist staff and contractors with locating current underground systems related utilities, piping, and communication conduit.
• Schedule irrigation, SubAir, and Hydronics systems operation in coordination with the Assistants and/or Superintendent.
• Clean and maintain safe and orderly irrigation parts room and pump house stations while maintaining appropriate inventories of repair parts.
• Assist in maintaining irrigation and SubAir as-built mapping through GPS and land surveying.
• Make recommendations and cost analysis on construction projects and equipment purchases related to systems installations or renovations.
• Communicate with Facilities Engineering and respective contractors regarding Hydronics system quarterly maintenance inspections and keep full record and documentation of these inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED