Irrigation Technician

Troon; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun City Hilton Head is seeking a full-time Irrigation Technician for the golf course Turf center. The role focuses on preventative irrigation maintenance, seasonal winterization, and prompt repairs to ensure optimal water distribution across the facility.

Qualified candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and irrigation experience on golf courses. Prior maintenance experience is a definite plus, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college/technical certificate preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Golf course irrigation experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on the irrigation system, including lake re-circulation and water features.
• Identifies wet/dry areas for sprinkler head adjustments.
• Inventories and stocks irrigation parts and tools to minimize down time.
• Maintains pump station knowledge and repairs.
• Operates and repairs the irrigation system, including leaks, valves, electrical system, and control wiring.
• Reports irrigation breaks to Head Irrigation Technician or Superintendent and keeps a daily repair log.
• Prioritizes irrigation issues and manages workload efficiently.
• Conducts monthly checks of sprinkler heads across the golf facility.
• Inspects system components to ensure proper operation.
• Performs winterization and system blowouts for all water lines and pump stations.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate (preferred)

Job description

Sun City Hilton Head is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Irrigation Technician for the golf course Turf center. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on the irrigation system including the lake re-circulation system and water features.
• Determines wet and dry areas for adjustments of sprinkler heads.
• Properly inventories and stocks all irrigation parts and tools in order to minimize down time.
• Maintains working knowledge of pump station maintenance requirements
• Operates, maintains and repairs a complex irrigation system, including leaks on the distribution lines, valve risers, electrical system, computer and irrigation control wire.
• Reports any serious irrigation breaks immediately to the Head Irrigation Technician or Superintendent and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
• Prioritizes irrigation breaks and uses time efficiently.
• Conducts monthly checks of all sprinkler heads on the entire golf facility.
• Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure system is operating properly.
• Responsible for winterization and blowout of irrigation system, including all water lines, valves and pump stations
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Irrigation Technician

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Certificate from college or technical school is preferred; and a minimum three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

• Prior golf course maintenance and irrigation experience is a major plus.
• Must have ability to lift heavy objects.
• Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize well.