Irrigation & Lighting Technician

Discovery Land Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k

PTO & Holidays

Meals & incentives

Holiday pay

Professional development

Work-life culture

Job summary

Troubadour Golf & Field Club, located just outside Nashville, TN, is seeking an Irrigation & Lighting Technician to join the Horticulture Team. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing landscape irrigation and low-voltage lighting systems across the club and residences.

Requirements include 2–3 years’ irrigation and lighting experience, a valid TN driver’s license, and strong English communication skills. The position involves outdoor work, flexible hours, and potential bilingual advantage.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years irrigation and low-voltage lighting maintenance/installation experience.
• Safe operation of wire tracking equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hydraulic flow, pipe sizing, and GPM requirements.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license required.
• Ability to operate landscape machinery and read instructions in English.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily records of materials, labor, and information via mobile devices.
• Maintain, repair, and install irrigation and low-voltage lighting systems.
• Record seasonal irrigation schedules and inspections.
• Assist with plantings, seasonal color, and off-season maintenance.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and keep work areas tidy.
• Attend meetings and trainings; report safety issues to supervisor.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Low-voltage lighting

Driver's license

Landscape machinery

English communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Tools

Irrigation systems

Low-voltage lighting systems

Job description

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Troubadour Golf & Field Club set outside of Nashville, Tennessee.

Troubadour Golf & Field Club in College Grove, TN is currently seeking a Irrigation & Lighting Technician to join our Horticulture Team.

The Irrigation & Lighting Technician is responsible for maintaining the grounds of the club and residential homes. Responsibilities may include weeding (chemical and manual), lawn mowing, string trimming, edging, mulching, pruning, and raking. This position is key to maintaining a magnificent visual appeal to our members. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily record keeping of materials, labor and other information within operations management system via smartphone or tablet.
• Maintain, repair and install landscape and turf irrigation systems throughout a wide range of systems. Multi-wire, two-wire, metered and well pump fed systems. Experience with two-wire operation and troubleshooting is required.
• Maintain, repair and install low-voltage landscape lighting systems.
• Record keeping of seasonal irrigation schedules thru daily, weekly and monthly inspection reports.
• Assist with watering of new landscape installs, including seasonal color, depending on seasonality of projects and workload.
• Participate in leaf removal and dormant landscape maintenance operations during off-season.
• Assist with landscape installation projects as needed.
• Safe operation of all hand tools, gas trimmers and chainsaws, large and small equipment such as push mowers, walk behind and zero turn lawnmower, skid steer, tractors and mini-excavator.
• Keep all work areas orderly and neat.
• Participate in daily set-up/closing of the department’s tools and equipment.
• Report any safety or maintenance issues immediately to the Landscape Manager/Horticulturist.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2-3 years irrigation AND low-voltage lighting maintenance and/or installation experience.
• Knowledge and ability to safely and properly operate wire tracking equipment, diagnose cause, and repair properly.
• Knowledge of hydraulic flow requirements, including pipe sizing, proper head and nozzle usage and GPM requirements/restrictions.
• Possess valid Tennessee driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles properly and safely.
• Ability to operate landscape machinery such as push rotary mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, utility vehicles, and riding mowers.
• Plant knowledge/horticultural practices and proper watering of wide assortment of landscapes is required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with assigned crew members and other members of department. *Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clientele when needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment and operate in a safe, professional manner.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to learn and navigate the property to complete assigned job tasks.

Additional Requirements

• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay or Wage Range (optional based on state/region laws)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

About Us

Troubadour Golf & Field Club is a private community, conveniently located just 30 miles south of downtown Nashville. Set on 980 acres, Troubadour features 375 residences; an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course; a multi-sport complex; an organic farm and world-class restaurants; private recording studios; music venues; and wellness facilities. At Troubadour, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse communities and provide the highest level of service that contributes to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://thetroubadourclub. com/

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.