Irrigation Technician

pgatour; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Las Vegas, a premier PGA TOUR property, is hiring an Irrigation Technician III to operate and maintain the golf course irrigation system. This on-site role requires hands-on work, logging maintenance and gas usage, and coordinating with the Equipment Manager and supervisory staff.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, six months as Irrigation Technician II or two years in a similar role, and the ability to repair pumps, valves, and central control systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Six months as Irrigation Technician II or two years in a similar role.
• Ability to operate irrigation systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to Irrigation Technician I–II tasks.
• Maintain logs for operation, maintenance, and gas usage.
• Keep maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe.
• Inspect equipment and report deficiencies.
• Communicate via two-way radio; wear PPE.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Central irrigation control

Pump maintenance

Electrical repair

Job description

TPC Las Vegas is a par-71, 7,104-yard golf course open to the public located in Las Vegas, NV. This is a premier PGA TOUR property in Las Vegas, making it a destination for celebrities and PGA TOUR players alike. The golf course has been heralded by Golf Digest as one of the "Best Places to Play". The Bobby Weed and Raymond Floyd design is a golf course that will test your skills while dazzling you with views of the surrounding mountains, canyons, and the famed Las Vegas skyline.

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The Irrigation Technician III is specially trained to operate specialized equipment and/or to perform specific tasks relative to the maintenance of the golf course irrigation system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Must have six months experience as an Irrigation Technician II or at least two years of experience in similar position
• Must have the ability to operate golf course irrigation systems and golf course machinery

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Perform all duties and/or tasks relative to the Irrigation Technician I and II positions
• Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine
• Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and a safe working environment
• Clean machinery after each use
• I nspect all equipment and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Manager
• Perform other functions and routine irrigation systems repairs as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II or Irrigation Foreman
• Be thoroughly trained in proper procedures required to perform each task before performing such tasks. Follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task
• Perform specific task relative to Irrigation Technician I, II, and III training, including:
  • Advanced pipe repair
  • Thorough product knowledge of all parts and irrigation inventory used on the golf course
  • Basic electrical repair knowledge
  • Perform basic pump station repairs and maintenance
  • Thorough knowledge of central irrigation control programming
  • Basic irrigation system design and lay-out knowledge
  • Basic drainage, design, and installation knowledge, and locate pipes and wires with location instruments
• Communicate on regular basis via a two-way radio system
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

Pay Range- $18.50- $20.00 per hour

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities