Irrigation Technician

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Frisco, TX is seeking an Irrigation Technician to support the irrigation foreman in programming, operation, and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system, including pump stations and controllers.

The role emphasizes monitoring two-wire systems, adjusting irrigation heads, maintaining pumps, and keeping accurate pump readings, rainfall data, and maintenance records with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Two to four year certificate from a college or technical school is preferred; or related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Maintains ongoing education in irrigation system management.
• Agronomic implications awareness.
• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands; reach; balance; climb; kneel; crawl; and talk/hear.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains two-wire irrigation system in optimum operating condition.
• Continuously monitors irrigation heads for effective watering and makes adjustments.
• Changes or cleans all filters in the pump stations as needed.
• Maintains all pumps and pump station components.
• Works with foreman to repair the irrigation system, pipes and heads as needed.
• Ensures a safe working environment.
• Keeps up-to-date reports with pump readings, well readings, and rain reports; manages annual/semi-annual pump maintenance.

Skills

Driver's license

Math & graph skills

Education

Two to four year technical certificate or related experience

Job description

Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa

Omni PGA Frisco Resort blends the warmth of Texas hospitality with refined comfort. Guests can unwind in one of 500 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, or embrace the spirit of the Lone Star State in one of 10 private ranch houses. With four shimmering pools-including an adults-only rooftop infinity pool-plus the serene Mokara Spa and 13 unique food and beverage destinations, every stay is an experience to savor. Whether you're planning a weekend retreat or marking a special occasion, this is Frisco at its most unforgettable.

The Irrigation Technician will report to the Managing Superintendent of Golf Courses and Grounds. This individual is responsible for assisting the Irrigation Foreman with the programming, operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system, which is inclusive of pump station, controllers, in ground, computers and hand-held units.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains two wire irrigation system in optimum operating condition.


• Continuously monitors irrigation heads for effective watering, making necessary adjustments physically and in control.


• Changes or cleans all filters in the pump stations as needed.


• Maintains all pumps and pump station components


• Works with foreman to competently repair the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed.


• Ensures a safe working environment.


• Keeps up-to-date reports w/pump station readings, well readings, and rain reports and manages annual/semi-annual pump preventative maintenance service.

Qualifications

• Two to four year certificate from a college or technical school is preferred; or two to four year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


• Valid Texas Driver's License, maintains ongoing education in irrigation system management and agronomic implications.


• Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.


• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.