Irrigation Technician
About The Position
The Irrigation Technician, under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, is responsible for the programming, operation, and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system(s). The Irrigation Technician is required to report any irregularities in course turf quality to the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Waters greens, tees and fairways. Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water. Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed. Completes requests for irrigation and course parts and supplies. Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways. Maintains a clean, safe, work environment, pump station, and service vehicle. Maintains a clean and well-organized parts inventory room. Maintains cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public. Mechanical ability: ability to use common mechanical tools. Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris. Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by immediate supervisors. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers, working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems.
- Understanding of agronomy, turfgrass science and the rules of golf.
- Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area maintenance work.
- Ability to operate light motorized equipment.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing irrigation equipment.
- Ability to follow oral, written, and mathematical directions.
- Usage of personal protective equipment is not an option, it is a job requirement!
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to interpret documents and reports.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems and situations reasonably.
- Background clearance through the Paskenta Gaming Commission.
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Waters greens, tees and fairways.
- Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
- Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed.
- Completes requests for irrigation and course parts and supplies.
- Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways.
- Maintains a clean, safe, work environment, pump station, and service vehicle.
- Maintains a clean and well-organized parts inventory room.
- Maintains cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Mechanical ability: ability to use common mechanical tools.
- Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
- Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by immediate supervisors.
- Other duties may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
