Irrigation Technician

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Cultivates 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.

Education/Experience

• Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stands and walks.
• Occasionally sits, climbs or balances, tastes or smells.
• Regularly uses hands; reaches with hands or arms; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls.
• Talks or hears.
• Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise

• Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Faces risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather).

Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License