Irrigation Technician

BallenIsles Country Club

43d

About The Position

The Club at ArrowCreek is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Irrigation Technician. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service. General Purpose: Operates, services, and repairs the varied components of the irrigation system.

Requirements

Certificate from college or technical school;
or three to six months related experience and/or training;
or equivalent combination and experience.
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance on the irrigation system including the lake re-circulation system and water features.
Determines wet and dry areas for adjustments of sprinkler heads.
Properly inventories and stocks all irrigation parts and tools in order to minimize down time.
Maintains working knowledge of pump station maintenance requirements
Operates, maintains and repairs a complex irrigation system, including leaks on the distribution lines, valve risers, electrical system, computer and irrigation control wire.
Reports any serious irrigation breaks immediately to the Head Irrigation Technician or Superintendent and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
Prioritizes irrigation breaks and uses time efficiently.
Conducts monthly checks of all sprinkler heads on the entire golf facility.
Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure system is operating properly.
Responsible for winterization and blowout of irrigation system, including all water lines, valves and pump stations.
Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.