Golf Course Irrigation Specialist

Troon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club at Starr Pass is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Irrigation Technician to join our grounds team. This role supports the irrigation systems on the golf course to maintain turf health and course playability throughout the season.

Reporting to the superintendent, you’ll handle irrigation repair, equipment operation, and basic electrical/hydraulic tasks while supervising crew activities as needed. Weekend work and occasional tractor tasks are included.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system.
• Knowledge of agronomy, turf grass science and the rules of golf.
• Ability to work carefully and ensure co-workers are working in safety.
• Possess leadership qualities.
• Must have willingness to learn.
• Must be driven and possess strong work ethic.
• Must be dependable.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Handles day to day maintenance on irrigation system, course watering, repair.
• Assists in cultural practices: spiking top dressing, aerification.
• Brush, tree removal, fertilizer applications.
• Answer to Foreman, Asst. Superintendent for small course project teams, irrigation repair, rough mowing, irrigation watering.
• Work every other weekend for 4 hours, including holidays.
• When need assist in course mowing greens, tees, fairways, rough.
• May be involved in driving tractors to perform various tasks, projects.
• Working knowledge of small engine operation and repair, helpful but not required.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Operate trucks & light equipment

Electricity & hydraulics knowledge

Leadership qualities

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Dependable

Understanding oral instructions

Job description

The Club at Starr Pass is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Irrigation Technician to join our grounds team. This role supports the irrigation systems on the golf course to maintain turf health and course playability throughout the season.

Reporting to the superintendent, you’ll handle irrigation repair, equipment operation, and basic electrical/hydraulic tasks while supervising crew activities as needed. Weekend work and occasional tractor tasks are included.