Irrigation Technician, Blackwolf Run

Kohler Co.Kohler, WI
Onsite

About The Position

The Irrigation Technician monitors and waters golf course(s) on daily basis. He/she also repairs and maintains any and all pipes and sprinklers on the golf course(s). Without supervision, he/she works on diverse range of activities involved in irrigation maintenance and construction, does semi-skilled irrigation construction and maintenance work, and performs related tasks as required.

Requirements

  • Previous training and/or experience working on golf course maintenance team preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of pump station maintenance and repair.
  • Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work.
  • Ability to operate all golf course equipment.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills to be part of an engaged team.
  • Must be able to accurately give and follow instructions, both verbal and written.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards.
  • Must obtain a Commercial Pesticide License (category 003.0) within one year.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

  • Waters greens, tees, fairways, rough, lawns and other areas as needed or scheduled.
  • Diagnoses and repairs equipment associated with irrigation (i.e., sprinkler heads, quick coupler valves, underground wiring, irrigation pipes, field control satellites, central controller and wireless control system).
  • Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
  • Daily monitoring and evaluation of pump station operation.
  • Coordinate major repairs to pump station with contractors.
  • Maintain appropriate records relating to maintenance repairs.
  • Ensure all maintenance work is performed in a cost-efficient manner.
  • Order parts as needed and maintain appropriate inventory records.
  • Facilitate Kohler Co. exclusive contracts for pricing of replacement parts.
  • Maintain water use records monthly and annually for efficiency and reporting purposes.
  • Prepare and develop budget for irrigation maintenance.
  • Stay within annual budget. Seek approval and document all unplanned necessary expenditures.
  • Seek opportunities to train, develop, and mentor staff to assist with irrigation tasks.
  • Develop and follow through with regularly scheduled preventive maintenance checks of irrigation heads and control systems.
  • Perform and assist in supervising related golf course maintenance tasks, as required.
  • Recommend capital equipment purchases through research, comparisons, and documentation of justification.
  • Coordinate and participate in purging system with air prior to freezing damage.
  • Assists in repairing greens with seeds or plugs of new grass, when needed
  • Snow removal as needed.

Benefits

  • Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
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