Golf Course Irrigation Technician – Water Systems & Turf

Troon; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Sick leave & leaves of absence

Job summary

Alhambra Golf Course, part of Troon, in Alhambra, CA, is seeking a full-time Irrigation Technician to maintain and repair the golf course irrigation system, waters greens, tees and fairways, and support course operations.

Responsibilities include supervising a small crew, reporting conditions to the superintendent, and performing other duties as directed. A valid driver’s license and willingness to learn are required.

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

Valid driver’s license

Operate trucks

Electrical & hydraulics knowledge

agronomy & turf knowledge

Safety awareness

Leadership qualities

Willingness to learn

Work ethic

Dependability

Follow oral instructions

Job description

Alhambra Golf Course, part of Troon, in Alhambra, CA, is seeking a full-time Irrigation Technician to maintain and repair the golf course irrigation system, waters greens, tees and fairways, and support course operations.

Responsibilities include supervising a small crew, reporting conditions to the superintendent, and performing other duties as directed. A valid driver’s license and willingness to learn are required.