Golf Course Irrigation Specialist

Pga West; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PGA West is seeking an irrigation specialist to program, operate, and maintain the golf course irrigation system under supervision. You will report irregularities in turf quality to the superintendent and support greens, tees and fairways through watering, repairs, sod, and seed work.

Responsibilities include operating irrigation heads, repairing components, requesting parts, and assisting with small projects.

Qualifications

• Basic electricity and hydraulics knowledge for irrigation systems.
• Understanding of agronomy and turfgrass science.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate light motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Waters greens, tees and fairways.
• Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
• Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed.
• Completes requests for irrigation and course parts and supplies.
• Grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds greens, tees and fairways.
• Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
• Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Electricity & hydraulics

Agronomy & turfgrass

Grounds maintenance tools

Light equipment operation

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

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REGULAR FULL TIME Manual Labor PGA WEST- PRIVATE, La Quinta, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2829

Job Description

Overview

The irrigation specialist, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendent, is responsible for the programming, operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system(s). The irrigation specialist is required to report any irregularities in course turf quality to the superintendent or assistant superintendent.

Functions

• Waters greens, tees and fairways.
• Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
• Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed.
• Completes requests for irrigation and course parts and supplies.
• Grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds greens, tees and fairways.
• Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
• Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Employment standards

• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers, and working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• Understanding of agronomy, turfgrass science and the rules of golf.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area maintenance work.
• Ability to operate light motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.