Irrigation & Lighting Technician

Discovery Summerlin Management

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Work-family culture

Job summary

Troubadour Golf & Field Club, located just outside Nashville, TN, seeks an Irrigation & Lighting Technician to join our Landscape & Horticulture Team. You will maintain irrigation systems across the Club, HOA and private homes, and assist with golf course and nursery systems under the Agronomy team’s direction.

We value 2–3 years of irrigation and low‑voltage lighting experience, familiarity with Hunter/Rain Bird/Toro networks, and a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Qualifications

2-3 years irrigation and low-voltage lighting maintenance and/or installation experience.
Knowledge of hydraulic flow requirements, pipe sizing, head/nozzle use and GPM.
Ability to operate CRM/workflow management program and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

Supervise and ensure proper functioning of main and secondary irrigation networks and components.
Coordinate workflow with Landscape and Agronomy teams and notify of scheduling issues.
Maintain inventory of hydraulic components and tools, and handle reporting and invoicing.

Skills

Irrigation

Low-voltage lighting

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Tools

Hunter network

Rain Bird network

Toro network

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 Landscape & Horticulture Team.

The Irrigation & Lighting Technician is responsible for ensuring the optimal operation of irrigation systems throughout the Club, HOA and private homes maintained by the in-house landscape department. Assistance with golf course and nursery systems is also expected, under direction of the Agronomy team. Supervises, assigns tasks, and provides mentorship to the irrigation technical team. Responsible for managing repairs according to priority, maintaining equipment, detecting and reporting failures involving other areas, and controlling, using, and organizing irrigation system inventories and supplies. Responsible for proper reporting, inventory and invoicing of all assigned materials, worklogs and billable repairs and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and ensure the proper functioning of the main and secondary irrigation networks and all their electrical and hydraulic components.
Identify deficiencies and suggest updates to systems for better coverage and overall efficiency- invoicing upgrades to customers as approved and completed.
Coordinate workflow with Director(s) of Landscape and Agronomy teams and notify of scheduling issues and when additional assistance and manpower is needed.
Maintain best practices for cable handling and hydraulic repairs, including the use of electrofusion equipment, PVC cutting tools, glue/primer, and any additional bonding agents.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumping equipment and components, reporting any irregularities.
Study and gain in-depth knowledge of the various irrigation systems throughout the community, residences, golf courses and nurseries , including the location of all its elements.
Assist Director(s) with takeoffs and cost estimates for new system installations and update projects throughout the various systems and property types within the community and golf course.
Use technological tools such as Hunter, Rainbird and Toro remote networks to monitor, activate, and deactivate sprinklers using mobile devices (iPads) and desktops .
Keep the inventory of hydraulic components, sprinkler accessories, and tools updated, ensuring proper organization and daily management in the warehouse.
Report damages affecting other operational areas and coordinate necessary repairs collaboratively. Provide customer estimates and invoices for residential and HOA related repairs and updates.
Perform other related tasks assigned by management.

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.
Computer and mobile device operation, CRM/workflow management program familiarity.
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.

Benefits