Irrigation Technician

Troon; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee Meals

Job summary

Colonial Country Club, located in Fort Myers, FL, is seeking a full-time Irrigation Technician to manage irrigation systems and provide excellent guest and member experiences. The role requires a proactive, organized individual with a passion for golf and hospitality.

Responsibilities include scheduling irrigation activities, monitoring equipment and budgets, and collaborating with the Superintendent on water-management strategies. Flexible schedule with some weekend/holiday work.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic computer skills (Word and Excel).
• Strong business aptitude and passion for golf business.
• Highly organized with high attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the Rain Bird IC System is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepares weekly schedules for irrigation repair, preventive maintenance, and watering cycles.
• Monitors inventory and use of irrigation equipment, preventive maintenance schedules, and safety training.
• Works closely with the Superintendent in managing the annual budget for irrigation.
• Works with the Superintendent in preparing short-term and long-term water-management strategies.
• Institutes and implements Troon HR guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Word

Excel

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Rain Bird IC System

Job description

Colonial Country Club
Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA

Description

Colonial Country Club, located in Fort Myers, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Irrigation Technician! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

About Us:
Designed by renowned architect Gordon Lewis, the club's championship golf course delivers a memorable challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Recognized among Golf Advisor's Top Courses in Florida and home to a Golf Shop ranked in the Association of Golf Merchandisers' Top 100 in the World, the club is known for excellence. We are elevating our game with a major renovation, including all-new TifEagle greens, Bimini Bermuda fairways, redesigned bunkers, new bulkheads, and a state-of-the-art irrigation system.

Summary:
Ideal candidates have a genuine passion for leadership. As an Irrigation Technician, you will be responsible for providing incredible guest service and member experiences by assisting with one of the most important aspects of the golf course — the irrigation system.

Schedule:
Flexible schedule required, with availability to occasionally work weekends and holidays as needed. Works extended hours during golf and holiday seasons.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepares weekly schedules for irrigation repair, preventive maintenance, and watering cycles.

Monitors inventory and use of all irrigation equipment, preventive maintenance schedules, and safety training.

Works closely with the Superintendent in managing the annual budget for irrigation.

Works closely with the Superintendent in preparing short-term and long-term strategies to improve water management.

Institutes and implements all Troon Human Resources guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail.
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge/Skill:

• Experience with the Rainbird IC System recommended.
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.

Education and Experience:

1–3 years of turfgrass experience required.

Physical Requirements:
Physical activity including long periods (6–8 hours) of standing, walking, bending, and scooping. Regularly reaches with arms and hands. Occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Environment/Noise:
Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards. Noise level is typically moderate to loud.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement)
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Additional Compensation – Eligibility for Employee Meals

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more atwww.troon.com .

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