Irrigation Technician at Eagle Ridge Golf Club | GolfHires
Irrigation Technician
Eagle Ridge Golf Club · Gilroy, CA
full time$41,600Posted 6 days ago
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About the Role
Job Duties & Responsibility
Job Title: Irrigation Technician
Compensation: $20.00 an hour
Job Status: Full-time
Reports To: Superintendent
Prepared by: Regional Manager
Job Overview
Full-time
Description
Summary:
Job Summary:
Responsible for the daily and weekly general maintenance of assigned irrigation equipment. This position requires a good understanding of water management principles and irrigation systems.
Their duties and responsibilities include:
• Inspecting and testing irrigation systems to identify and resolve problems
• Installing and programming irrigation controllers, timers, and rain sensors
• Repairing or replacing broken or damaged parts of irrigation systems, including heads, valves, pipes, and timers
• Regularly checking system water pressure and adjust as necessary
• Performing routine maintenance on irrigation systems to ensure efficient operation
• Designing and planning irrigation layouts as per the landscape needs
• Keeping inventory of irrigation supplies and parts
• Adhering to safety regulations and standards while working
• Recommending upgrades or modifications to improve system efficiency
• Documenting all maintenance and repair services performed, and reporting any larger issues to a supervisor or management
• Performs preventative maintenance to correct performance including elevation adjustments of heads, valves and valve boxes
• Ability to create and read site map-colored charts/legends is a plus
Requirements:
• Two full-time years (24 months) of progressively responsible grounds irrigation care and maintenance work in a golf course, municipal, commercial or parks setting
• Must have a current valid State of California driver's license
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the general game of golf is helpful.
• Must be able to operate trucks and motorized equipment necessary for golf course maintenance and have the ability to work independently.
• Requires ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
• May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on service area
• Varied weather conditions are expected
• Will work near mechanical equipment and hot surfaces
• Will work with aerosol and other cleaning chemicals.
Work Availability - Varied schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.