Irrigation Tech

Ultipro; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club at Starr Pass in Tucson, AZ is seeking a full-time Irrigation Technician to maintain and repair the golf course irrigation system, ensuring optimal turf health and course playability.

Reporting to the golf course superintendent, you will operate equipment, assist with cultural practices, and supervise crew activities while upholding safety and reliability across the irrigation network. This role requires attention to detail and a strong work ethic, with weekend work every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with irrigation equipment and pumps is preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical and hydraulic components of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of turfgrass science and agronomy is a plus.
• Ability to lead small teams and enforce safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain irrigation system and perform repairs on the golf course.
• Assist with cultural practices: spiking, top dressing, aerification.
• Brush, tree removal, fertilizer applications.
• Answer to Foreman and Asst. Superintendent for small project teams, irrigation repair, rough mowing, irrigation watering.
• Work every other weekend for 4 hours, including holidays.
• Assist in mowing greens, tees, fairways, and rough as needed.
• May operate tractors for various tasks and projects.
• Basic small-engine repair knowledge is helpful.

Skills

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Irrigation systems

Leadership

Safety awareness

Dependable

Job description

The Club at Starr Pass
Tucson, AZ 85745, USA

Description

The Club at Starr Pass is seeking a dedicated and detail‑orientedFull‑Time Irrigation Technician to join our grounds team. This role is essential in supporting the maintenance and performance of the golf course irrigation systems, ensuring optimal turf health and course playability throughout the season.

Overview

The Irrigation Technician reports directly to the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent. Responsibilities include equipment operation, irrigation repair and operation, crew supervision and inspecting golf course conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Handles day to day maintenance on irrigation system, course watering, repair
• Assists in cultural practices: spiking top dressing, aerification
• Brush, tree removal, fertilizer applications
• Answer to Foreman, Asst. Superintendent for small course project teams, irrigation repair, rough mowing, irrigation watering
• Work every other weekend for 4 hours, including holidays
• When need assist in course mowing greens, tees, fairways, rough
• May be involved in driving tractors to preform various tasks, projects
• Working knowledge of small engine operation and repair, helpful but not required

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

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

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