Maintenance Worker (Irrigation)

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Jacksonville, FL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located with Golf Course Maintenance at NS Mayport, Florida. Its primary purpose is to inspect, maintain, and repair golf course irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution, healthy turf conditions, and course playability. The role maintains automatic irrigation systems, associated pumping stations, and control systems, and assists with installing new irrigation components as needed.

The Maintenance Worker inspects, monitors, and operates irrigation systems; diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electrical problems; and maintains pump stations and controls. The position also installs and modifies irrigation components in accordance with irrigation plans and course needs, supports system upgrades and seasonal adjustments, and performs other golf course maintenance and preparation duties as required.

Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather and may involve wet or slippery conditions, chemicals, insects, and loud equipment or aircraft noise. The work requires frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, and carrying, as well as prolonged standing and walking on uneven terrain and working in confined or awkward spaces. Work may be independent and may include early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Applicants must satisfy federal employment suitability requirements, background and identity verification, and other stated employment conditions. A valid state driver's license is required. The position has no positive education requirement. Salary depends on experience and/or education. Relocation assistance is not authorized.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, including pumps, valves, controllers, and field wiring.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and interpret irrigation plans and schematics.
• Knowledge of water management practices and turf irrigation principles.
• Ability to operate testing equipment such as volt/ohm meters and perform electrical diagnostics.
• Experience with plumbing practices, including pipe fitting, soldering, and repairing various piping materials.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Valid state driver's license to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation; a favorable background is required.
• Must successfully complete employment verification (E-Verify) and a Personal Identity Verification process requiring two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Must participate in direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959, unless exempt.
• Must provide a Social Security card and meet the stated REAL ID or passport access requirement for government facilities.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, may be required to obtain and maintain a government-issued travel card.
• Resume must document relevant experience and duties, with required employment dates and other details specified in the announcement; it must support and validate occupational questionnaire answers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, monitor, and operate automatic irrigation systems to detect malfunctions and ensure proper performance.
• Diagnose irrigation issues and repair or replace defective sprinkler heads, valves, hydraulic solenoids, pumps, wiring, and controllers.
• Identify and repair leaks, dry spots, and irrigation coverage inconsistencies.
• Maintain and service pump stations and associated control systems.
• Clean filters, adjust system settings, and support efficient water usage.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting with testing equipment and complete wiring repairs, including splicing and controller diagnostics.
• Maintain irrigation system records and logs.
• Install and modify irrigation systems, including piping, sprinkler heads, valves, and control lines, in accordance with irrigation plans and course needs.
• Assist with irrigation system upgrades, expansions, and seasonal adjustments to improve efficiency and turf health.
• Operate turf maintenance equipment and support general golf course upkeep and preparation as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Retirement and 401(k) savings plan.
• Annual and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service.
• Quality of Work Life Balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed