Irrigation Technician

Ultipro; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking an Irrigation Technician for a golf course role in Fort Myers, FL. You will operate irrigation systems, repair failures, and supervise a small crew on projects as assigned.

The position requires knowledge of hydraulics/electrical basics, agronomy, and turf grass, plus a valid driver's license and safety focus. On-site responsibility includes maintaining greens irrigation and equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 and a willingness to learn.
• Must be driven with strong work ethic and dependable.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects and performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Reports golf course conditions to the golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent.
• Opens the maintenance shop and runs operations in the absence of senior staff.
• Repairs and ensures proper operation of the irrigation system; waters greens, tees and fairways.
• Repairs greens with seeds or plugs of new grass when needed.
• Aerifies greens; verticuts and/or mows tees and greens; operates sod cutter and spray rigs.
• May be asked to change pins and tee markers.
• Ensures a safe work environment and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Driver's license

Operate trucks

Irrigation knowledge

Electrical/Hydraulic basics

Agronomy, turf grass

Safety leadership

Leadership

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Dependable

Oral instruction comprehension

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Spray rigs

Pumps and controllers

Job description

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.

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

Responsibilities:

• Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisor
• Reports golf course conditions to the golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendent
• Opens the maintenance shop and runs operations in the absence of the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent
• Repairs and ensures proper operation of the irrigation system as needed. Waters greens, tees and fairways
• Repairs greens with seeds or plugs of new grass when needed
• Aerifies greens; verticuts and or mow tees and greens; spikes greens; operates sod cutter, spray rigs for greens and fertilizer spreaders; and mows rough with rotary and operates other equipment as directed
• May be asked to change pins and tee markers
• Ensures a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

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