Irrigation Tech

BENCHMARK; Roanoke (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality, overseeing Stonewall Resort, seeks an Irrigation Technician to maintain and repair golf course irrigation systems and related equipment. You will lead a small team and ensure systems operate reliably, enabling guests to enjoy pristine course conditions.

You will troubleshoot irrigation hardware, perform minor electrical/hydraulic tasks, and collaborate with other departments to support a world-class resort experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in golf course or grounds maintenance is required.
• AAS degree in horticulture, turfgrass management, or related field is required; experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot golf course irrigation systems and related components.
• Lead a small group of team members to achieve high-quality results.
• Operate a variety of mowers and landscape equipment as needed for upkeep.
• Record irrigation operations and service logs; communicate needs to supervisor.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Irrigation systems

Leadership

Rainbird irrigation

Cirrus Pro irrigation

Education

AAS in Horticulture or Turfgrass

Tools

Rainbird irrigation

Cirrus Pro irrigation

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

Moments away from the rest of the world, but a world away from it all, Stonewall Resort is a truly unique lakeside destination for vacations, meetings, weddings, reunions, and romantic getaways. Our rustic yet elegant Adirondack-style lodge and spectacular cottage collection is perched alongside quiet lake waters and the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, while surrounded by 1,900 picture-perfect, "Close to Nature" park acres.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a someone who loves to work with mechanical equipment, who is highly motivated, and detail oriented to join our team as an Irrigation Technician! In this role, you will play a key part in creating a world-class experience for our guests! You will make major and minor repairs on a variety of irrigation systems throughout the resort. The Irrigation Technician ensures that all the equipment is operationally sound, properly serviced as necessary and working as intended. You will be working closely with different members of our team, so you will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude. If making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class property!

Your role:

• Serves as front line member of a team responsible for performing maintenance activities for the golf course.
• Primary area of emphasis surrounds maintenance and operation of resort irrigation systems.
• At times, this position may also be assigned to park grounds, roadsides, landscaping, facilities, and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 Years of Experience in Golf Course or Grounds Maintenance and/or Landscaping is required.
• AAS Degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, or related field is required. Experience may be substituted.
• Knowledge of game of golf is helpful.
• Proven leadership qualities.
• Experienced with Rainbird, Cirrus Pro irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and hydraulic operations of irrigation.
• Ability to communicate in written and oral forms.
• Ability to work independently and in team setting.
• Ability to interact well with others in a professional manner.
• Ability to operate a variety of small equipment and hand tools in safe manner.
• Ability to adjust and learn new equipment and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be well groomed. Dress requirements include assigned uniform with nametag. Uniform and nametag must be worn at all times while working on the property.
• Must be well-mannered, greet guests and employees when encountered, and show appreciation to the guest for being at the resort, show willingness to help guests and employees at all times.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs golf course irrigation system, including valve-in-head sprinklers, valves, quick couplers, valves, radio control system, and field controllers. Performs routine operational checks on irrigation system. Make repairs in professional manner.
• Programs irrigation system for operation. Uses remote control system.
• Maintains irrigation repair logs. Prepares and places parts orders.
• Hand waters greens, tees, and fairways.
• Will be assigned responsibility for leading small group of other team members to achieve high quality results in an efficient manner.
• Uses walking and riding greens mower, tee mower, fairway mower, rough mower, roller, bunker rake, carts, push mowers, and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools to maintain golf course grounds and landscaping. Cleans and maintains equipment that is used. Treats all equipment with care and respect. Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Sets cups and move tee markers.
• Installs, cleans, and repairs drainage.
• Performs light custodial operations on golf course grounds and buildings, i.e. cleaning and stocking restrooms, sweeping stones from paths, trash collection, mopping floors, etc. Uses mops and brooms.
• Reports problems encountered on site to supervisor immediately. Takes appropriate steps to address emergency situations.
• Paints and maintains buildings. Performs light carpentry work, as needed.
• Participates in snow removal processes. May require evening and nighttime work in poor weather conditions.
• Plants flowers, shrubs, trees, landscaping, and sod. Mulch and edge beds. Prepares beds for planting materials. Pulls weeds. Uses hose to water plantings.

What are we looking for?

To assist other departments as required. Will perform additional duties as requested.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE:

• In Season - Tuesday through Thursday from 6AM until 4:30PM. Friday/Saturday OR Sunday/Monday from 6AM to 11AM. Holidays required. Overtime with and without notice.
• Out of Season - Monday through Friday from 7AM until 3:30PM. Weekends and holidays, as needed. Overtime with and without notice.

ENVIRONMENT:

In and out doors setting, sun, heat, cold, snow, and rain.

Compensation:

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.