Lead Irrigator, Golf Maintenance

Queen Creek, 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona

Pay: $25-$27 per hour

About the role

The Irrigator 2 is a member of the Golf Course Maintenance Team and supports the maintenance of the irrigation system for the golf course and common grounds, working with the Irrigator 1 and/or the Irrigation Manager. This position reports to the Irrigation Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in irrigator scheduling including nightly watering requirements and individual station adjustments.
• Maintain irrigation inventory.
• Perform daily irrigation operations as assigned by the Irrigation Manager, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent; maintain open communication with the Irrigation Team about daily water requirements, run times, work schedules, and operational challenges.
• Be proactive in anticipating water requirements according to weather and plant needs.
• Coach the Irrigator 1 and Irrigator 2 in performance and understanding of all irrigation-related duties.
• Assist the Irrigation Manager, Irrigator 1, and Irrigator 2 in daily, monthly, and annual data collection to create records for water, fertigation, and use of water enhancement products.
• Work in a safe manner and use all assigned personal protective equipment (safety gear); be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Work with others on the irrigation team to implement a thorough preventative maintenance program for all system components.
• Maintain and clean all equipment daily; identify and correct performance problems, make repairs and adjustments, or report necessary equipment repairs to the mechanic or supervisor.
• Help maintain up-to-date as-built and databases.
• Perform daily vehicle refueling and reloading of materials.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to three years’ golf course irrigation and maintenance experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Toro®, Rain Bird®, or other product system certifications preferred.
• Basic understanding of the game of golf and the need for attention to quality while working as an Irrigator to create optimal playing conditions.
• Thorough working knowledge of irrigation system components, including clean up.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret as-builts, reports, plans, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and regulatory documents.
• Ability to identify and correct performance problems and complete repairs and adjustments to system components, including heads, valves, pumps, pipe, wire, tubes, fittings, pump house, computer operation system, filters, water enhancement system, fertigation, valve boxes, quick couplers, and controllers.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about job tasks and responsibilities.
• Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining a good attitude with coworkers and the public.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for tasks, actions, and decisions; ability to make good decisions based on sound judgement.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness a must.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• Attend educational seminars to stay current with leading technology, as requested.
• Flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license may be required to operate some vehicles.

Personal Attributes

• Highly customer oriented and responsive with a high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Role model who lives the BlueStar core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

Benefits

• New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for company medical, dental, and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• Full-time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• Full-time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
• Part-time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
• All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

Work Environment

This position works in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. Outdoor environments may require variable terrain while carrying equipment and navigating typical golf course obstacles, including water, plants, and natural landscape. The employee may be exposed to hazards such as cuts, slipping, tripping, and falls, and occasional exposure to precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate but can vary depending on equipment or machines used. Employees are required to wear all assigned personal protective equipment.

The employee may be exposed to Arizona desert wildlife such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, bobcats, and javelinas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position may be very active and may require:

• Standing and walking for the duration of a shift, sitting, and driving.
• Lifting, pushing, digging, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing.
• Using hands for fingering, touching, and holding, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly speaking and hearing.
• Lifting and/or moving items up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.