Golf Course Irrigation Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job description

Golf Course Irrigation Technician

with Maintenance & Landscaping experience
#TCFL

Position Summary
We are seeking a dependable and experienced Golf Course Irrigation Technician with Maintenance and Landscaping experience to join our team. This position is responsible for maintaining the appearance, health, and playability of the golf course and surrounding grounds. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with landscaping, irrigation systems, turf maintenance, and zero-turn commercial mowers, along with a strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

You will need previous experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, pipes, and controllers.
• Maintain fairways, roughs, greens, tee areas, common areas, and landscaped ground.

• Perform routine mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, pruning, planting, and weed control.

• Operate zero-turn commercial mowers and other landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.

• Identify irrigation leaks, clogged or damaged sprinkler heads, and other system issues.

• Assist with irrigation scheduling and adjustments to ensure proper turf and landscape watering.

• Maintain trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other landscaped areas.

• Use hand tools, power equipment, and other grounds-maintenance machinery.

• Assist with fertilizing, aerating, mulching, planting, and other turf and landscape maintenance activities.

• Keep equipment clean, fueled, lubricated, and properly maintained.

• Report equipment problems, irrigation issues, turf concerns, or safety hazards to management.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional appearance throughout the golf course property.

• Follow all safety procedures and proper operating practices for equipment and chemicals.

• Perform additional golf course and grounds-maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience operating zero-turn mowers and commercial landscaping equipment.

• Working knowledge of irrigation systems and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of turf, plants, trees, shrubs, and general landscape maintenance.

• Ability to safely operate tractors, utility vehicles, trimmers, blowers, edgers, and other grounds equipment.

• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.

• Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working for a golf course or country club.

• Irrigation installation, repair, or maintenance experience.

• Experience with commercial zero-turn mowers and turf-management equipment.

• Knowledge of golf course turf and playing surfaces.

• Experience performing preventative maintenance on landscaping equipment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Environment: Outdoor golf course and grounds; requires work in varying weather conditions.