Golf Course Irrigation Specialist

American Golf Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Golf Corporation in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Maintenance Irrigator to operate, maintain, and repair the golf course irrigation system, ensuring turf health and water efficiency while coordinating with the Superintendent.

This outdoor role requires troubleshooting, schedule management, and preventive maintenance; you will work with the maintenance team, adapt to weather, and support course operations and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in irrigation, turf or landscape work.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Ability to read irrigation plans, manuals and specs.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Bilingual Spanish may be helpful in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust irrigation to maintain turf and landscape conditions.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation components and pumps.
• Program irrigation schedules based on weather and soil moisture.
• Perform preventive maintenance on irrigation systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance team to support course operations and events.
• Maintain records of repairs and water usage.
• Ensure compliance with water regulations and safety guidelines.
• Train team members on irrigation practices and equipment use.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Turf management

Troubleshooting

Spanish (beneficial)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

American Golf Corporation in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Maintenance Irrigator to operate, maintain, and repair the golf course irrigation system, ensuring turf health and water efficiency while coordinating with the Superintendent.

This outdoor role requires troubleshooting, schedule management, and preventive maintenance; you will work with the maintenance team, adapt to weather, and support course operations and safety programs.