Golf Course Irrigation Technician - Turf & Water Specialist

American Golf Corporation; Rancho Palos Verdes (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Golf Corporation seeks a Maintenance Irrigator to operate, maintain, and repair the golf course irrigation system, ensuring optimal turf health and water efficiency. You will schedule irrigation, troubleshoot issues, and maintain pumps, valves, and related infrastructure to support course operations.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the Superintendent and leadership to proactively address irrigation needs, support events, and uphold safety and environmental guidelines while

Qualifications

• 2+ years in irrigation systems, turf management, landscaping, or related field.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation components on golf courses.
• Ability to read irrigation plans, manuals, and technical specs.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively; bilingual Spanish may help in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust irrigation systems to maintain turf and landscape conditions.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation components including pipes, valves, sprinklers, controllers, and pumps.
• Program and manage irrigation schedules based on weather, soil moisture, and course needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on irrigation systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues within irrigation control systems.
• Assist in installation and upgrades of irrigation infrastructure.
• Maintain pump stations, filtration systems, and water distribution equipment.
• Conduct system audits to identify leaks, inefficiencies, or coverage issues.
• Maintain records of repairs, water usage, and system performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance team to support course operations and events.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Reading plans

Microsoft Word/Excel

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Pumps & valves

Job description

American Golf Corporation seeks a Maintenance Irrigator to operate, maintain, and repair the golf course irrigation system, ensuring optimal turf health and water efficiency. You will schedule irrigation, troubleshoot issues, and maintain pumps, valves, and related infrastructure to support course operations.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the Superintendent and leadership to proactively address irrigation needs, support events, and uphold safety and environmental guidelines while