Golf Course Irrigation Technician

Troon; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Sick leave

Job summary

Alhambra Golf Course in Alhambra, CA, part of Troon, is hiring a full-time Irrigation Technician. You will support irrigation systems, supervise small crews on projects, and ensure safe, efficient maintenance of greens and fairways.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to operate trucks, basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge, and a strong work ethic with leadership qualities. Training and growth opportunities are available within a global hospitality leader.

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, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• 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

• Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisor
• Reports golf course conditions to the golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendent
• Opens the maintenance shop and runs operations in the absence of the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent
• Repairs and ensures proper operation of the irrigation system as needed. Waters greens, tees and fairways
• Repairs greens with seeds or plugs of new grass when needed
• Aerifies greens; verticuts and or mow tees and greens; spikes greens; operates sod cutter, spray rigs for greens and fertilizer spreaders; and mows rough with rotary and operates other equipment as directed
• May be asked to change pins and tee markers
• Ensures a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Skills

Driver's license

Truck operation

Electricity & hydraulics

Turfgrass agronomy

Golf rules

Safety focus

Leadership

Willingness to learn

Work ethic

Dependable

Oral instructions

Job description

Alhambra Golf Course in Alhambra, CA, part of Troon, is hiring a full-time Irrigation Technician. You will support irrigation systems, supervise small crews on projects, and ensure safe, efficient maintenance of greens and fairways.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to operate trucks, basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge, and a strong work ethic with leadership qualities. Training and growth opportunities are available within a global hospitality leader.