Irrigation Technician — Golf Course Water Systems

Troon Golf, LLC; Yorba Linda (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorba Linda Country Club in Yorba Linda, CA seeks an Irrigation Technician to operate, service and repair its complex irrigation system on a hospitality-focused property. The role includes preventative maintenance of lake and water features, seasonal winterization, and daily repair logging.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and 3–6 months of related experience; golf course irrigation experience is a big plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; certificate from college or technical school preferred; 3–6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates, services, and repairs the irrigation system.
• Performs preventative maintenance on lake recirculation system and water features.
• Identify wet/dry areas for sprinkler head adjustments.
• Inventory and stock irrigation parts and tools to minimize downtime.
• Maintain pump station maintenance knowledge and respond to irrigation breaks promptly.
• Record daily repairs and prioritize irrigation issues; conduct monthly sprinkler head checks.
• Perform winterization and blowout of irrigation system; ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate (preferred)

Job description

Yorba Linda Country Club
Yorba Linda, CA 92886, USA

Description

Yorba Linda Country Club, located in Yorba Linda, CA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for an 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 ofTroon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

General Purpose:

Operates, services, and repairs the varied components of the irrigation system.

• Performs preventative maintenance on the irrigation system including the lake re-circulation system and water features.
• Determines wet and dry areas for adjustments of sprinkler heads.
• Properly inventories and stocks all irrigation parts and tools in order to minimize down time.
• Maintains working knowledge of pump station maintenance requirements
• Operates, maintains and repairs a complex irrigation system, including leaks on the distribution lines, valve risers, electrical system, computer and irrigation control wire.
• Reports any serious irrigation breaks immediately to the Head Irrigation Technician or Superintendent and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
• Prioritizes irrigation breaks and uses time efficiently.
• Conducts monthly checks of all sprinkler heads on the entire golf facility.
• Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure system is operating properly.
• Responsible for winterization and blowout of irrigation system, including all water lines, valves and pump stations
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Certificate from college or technical school is preferred;and a minimumthree to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications:

• Prior golf course maintenance and irrigation experience is a major plus.
• Must have ability tolift heavy objects.
• Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize well.

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands and walks.

Occasionally sits, climbs or balances, tastes or smells.

Regularly uses hands; reaches with hands or arms; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls; talks or hears.

Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

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.

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 at www.troon.com .

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