Greenskeeper/Irrigation Technician

The Ranch at Laguna Beach; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a Greenskeeper/Irrigation Technician to maintain the golf course and irrigation systems. This entry-level role involves monitoring and repairing irrigation systems, performing landscape maintenance, and ensuring the course's overall upkeep. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in golf course maintenance and irrigation, along with a high school diploma. The position offers full-time benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Free Golf

Qualifications

• At least 3 years prior irrigation experience required.
• Past golf course maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and water golf course daily.
• Repair and maintain pipes and sprinklers.
• Perform general landscape maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Irrigation Repair

Landscape Maintenance

Education

High school or equivalent education

Tools

Irrigation System

Power Operated Landscaping Equipment

Job description

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Some of our full-time benefits include: *Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, Retirement Savings Plan, Free Golf (*restrictions apply)

Position Overview

Under supervision, work on entry level activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction, performs limited tasks required for landscape development.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor and water Golf course on a daily basis.
• Repair and maintain any and all pipes and sprinklers on the golf course. Operate specialized equipment for intricate golf course projects to include aerifiers, topdressers, skip loader, backhoe, etc.
• Perform general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment.
• Perform periodic general maintenance on irrigation systems within assigned areas.
• Clean and adjusts sprinkler heads to ensure proper function and coverage and replace or repair broken equipment.
• Set and check timers/clocks to ensure proper operation and respond to any and all requests regarding irrigation in a timely manner.
• Install irrigation system additions and modifications.
• Operate small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing.
• Prepare soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material.
• Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean-up).
• Various tasks require physical management of tools and equipment during periods of extreme weather conditions.
• General knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in golf course and landscape maintenance work.
  
  

Ability to follow oral instructions related to safety compliance.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as required in addition to the principal duties outlined above.

Supportive Functions

In addition, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the requirements of The Ranch:

• Clean maintenance area and equipment.
• Report any conditions or challenges that need attention to the Superintendent.
• Additional duties as necessary and assigned.
  
  

Requirements For The Position

Education and Licensing

• High school or equivalent education required. Valid, up to date California Driver’s License in required.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Past golf course maintenance experience required. At least 3 years prior irrigation experience required. Golf course experience preferred.
  
  

Grooming

• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Ranch standards.
  
  

Competencies

Skills

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate customer needs and resolve complaints independently. Ability to act independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to recognize, communicate and/or resolve irrigation repair and maintenance challenges.
• Ability to operate, repair and maintain irrigation system, pump station, irrigation computer system.
• Ability to safely operate golf course equipment. Must be able to work with power operated landscaping equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in golf course irrigation repair and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers, and working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems required.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed outdoors. Walking and standing are required for most of the working day, including on uneven surfaces. Length of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability and work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to repetitively lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, squatting, standing, sitting, crawling, kneel and twist on a frequent basis, often for prolonged periods, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur occasionally in the process of communicating with guests and supervisors.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (rain, sleet, ice, snow, and heat).
  
  

Other

Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position. Irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the fluctuation in business levels in the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of The Ranch. In addition, attendance is required at all scheduled training sessions and meetings.

Upon employment, all team members are required to fully comply with company rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of The Ranch’s facilities. Team members who violate The Ranch rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

This description is intended to indicate the typical kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that are required of positions given this title. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of team members under their supervision.

Flexibility with working hours and on-call rotation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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