Irrigation Technician

4985 Club Terrace, Winter Beach FL

Description

Job Summary Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club is hiring a full time Irrigation Technician to care for our 2 beautiful golf courses. If you love working outside and the instant gratification that landscaping provides, we invite you to apply! As a bonus, we feed our employees! Responsibilities: Waters greens, tees, fairways, rough, lawns and other areas as needed or scheduled Monitors daily water usage and informs Golf Course Superintendent of any needed adjustments to the irrigation computer settings Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water Designs, implements and maintains mechanical and electrical components of course irrigation system Repairs equipment associated with irrigation (i.e., irrigation pipes and irrigation heads) Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with irrigation Maintains complete records on all equipment maintenance associated with irrigation Controls expenses associated with irrigation equipment and activities Maintains inventory of parts needed for irrigation equipment Identifies turf diseases and insects Performs all record-keeping relative to irrigation system including weather and rainfall data; assists in recording fertilizer and pesticide applications Performs monthly well and pump water usage reports Helps in grading and preparing soil base, laying sod and seeding greens, tees and fairways Assists in repairing greens with seeds or plugs of new grass when needed Helps apply pesticides and fertilizers under the supervision of the Pesticides Application Specialist Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris Licenses and Special Requirements: Valid driver’s license Education and/or Experience High School diploma and GED required Minimum of 2 years Golf Course maintenance experience Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems. Knowledge of principles and practices of turf grass management. Knowledge of pump station maintenance and repair. Knowledge of disease and insect identification. Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work. Ability to operate all golf course equipment. Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations. Physical Demands and Work Environment Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position. Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling. Frequent repetitive motions. Continuous standing and walking. May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat. Grand Harbor provides full benefits package to eligible, full-time employees to include: 401k retirement plan; medical, dental and vision; Life, AD&D, STD & LTD. Grand Harbor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.