Irrigation Technician

TurfNet; Utah; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf course in Utah seeks an Irrigation Technician to oversee the operation and maintenance of their state-of-the-art irrigation system. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maintaining cutting-edge irrigation technology while working under experienced professionals in a breathtaking environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and repairing irrigation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues related to irrigation.
• Detail-oriented for maintaining records and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the TORO 2-wire irrigation system.
• Repair leaks and manage irrigation head settings.
• Coordinate daily inspections and repairs for system efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Record Keeping

Job description

Together, We’re More.

Nestled in Texas Hill Country, Loraloma is a private sanctuary where natural beauty meets curated luxury. Our golf course, thoughtfully designed by David McLay-Kidd, winds through dramatic 100-foot ravines along the Pedernales River, offering a playing experience that’s as visually breathtaking as it is thoughtfully designed. The fairways and tees were sodded with Stadium zoysia, the roughs were sodded with Zeon zoysia, and the USGA greens were sprigged with Lazer zoysia. This presents a unique opportunity for a growing turfgrass manager to gain valuable experience maintaining the latest and greatest zoysia varieties, and a state-of-the-art TORO LYNX DRIVE 2-wire irrigation system with 2,250 infinity sprinkler heads.

See the videos below to learn more about Loraloma!

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Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Superintendents, the Irrigation Technician will oversee the complete operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system and its properties. They are responsible for the use, repair, and maintenance of all irrigation equipment and infrastructure on the golf course.

What You’ll Do

• Operate, maintain, and repair the TORO 2-wire irrigation system, including the Watertronics pump station.
• Maintain and perform repairs on smart hubs.
• Troubleshoot wire splices and other electrical issues in the irrigation system, effectively using the wire locator.
• Complete daily inspections of the irrigation system and routinely check irrigation head arcs, nozzles, and psi.
• Repair stuck and broken sprinkler heads and set to grade.
• Repair leaks to mains, laterals, risers, and valves.
• Install, repair, replace, and clean drains on the golf course.
• Coordinate with Spray Technician and Assistant Superintendents for watering needs, re-entry intervals (REI), and event schedules.
• Assist in other golf course and grounds work as required.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs and changes made to the irrigation system.
• Take inventory of tools and parts monthly and recommend purchase orders to the Director of Agronomy.