Irrigation Mechanic 2
About the role
Makena Golf & Beach Club, located on Maui, HI, is seeking an Irrigation Mechanic 2 to join the Landscape department. This role plays a crucial part in creating the Discovery Land Company experience for members and employees.
Key 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.
- Repairs greens with seeds or plugs of new grass when needed.
- Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds green, tees and fairways.
- Operates gas, electric and diesel equipment in hauling materials and removing debris to maintain the golf course in the best possible condition according to the Company’s standards.
- Clean and maintain filters in field including, sprinklers, valves, pumps, pressure reducing valves bi-weekly or as instructed.
- Installing additional Irrigation on course and landscape.
- Maintaining and repairing landscape irrigation.
- Affixing additional Irrigation on course and landscape.
- Maintain & treat lakes every month.
- Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans landscape beds on golf holes, clubhouse and entry.
- Returns, cleans, fuels up all equipment and returns to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance and wash down area after.
- Hand-waters and fertilizes tees, greens, fairways, roughs, landscape (trees, plants, groundcovers) collars, approaches, lawns, and nurseries, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, spot sprays chemicals on landscaped and turf areas.
- Aid with setup of practice facilities and breakdown as needed.
- Prepare and grade areas for planting with hand tools.
- Planting seed, sod and turf sprigs, landscaping plants, applying mulch or other materials.
- Aid Irrigation Technician 1 with any major repairs, projects.
- May be asked to perform duties of the Section Worker in the event of environmental concerns, equipment issues or activities on property.
- Must be able to stay later than usual on some occasions to assist in major repairs or as climatic conditions dictate.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Complete other duties and tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience.
- Experience in golf course irrigation installation and repair.
- Experience in operating golf course irrigation equipment.
Additional Requirements
- Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
- Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Long hours may be required due to business demands.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.
Benefits
- $31.32/hr
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
About Us
Makena Golf & Beach Club is an island dreamscape spread across Mauiʻs southern leeward coast that spans from turquoise sea to rolling mountaintops. Makena is a private, members-only community that honors Makena’s rich cultural heritage and takes to heart the responsibility to support its abundant nature and a sustainable future. Makena offers its members an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.; a private beach club with resort pools and cabanas; a world-class spa and fitness center; a kids club, tennis and pickleball courts; multiple indoor and outdoor dining venues; and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At Makena, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: www.discoverylandco.com.