Irrigation Technician II (ULGC)

University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville Golf Club (ULGC) in Simpsonville, KY is seeking candidates for an Irrigation Technician II. The technician manages programming, operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system under supervision of the Superintendent.

Responsibilities include operating irrigation equipment, applying pesticides as needed, repairing components, ordering parts, monitoring water levels, coordinating pump service and reporting turf irregularities to the Senior Assistant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related experience.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and pre-employment requirements.
• Willingness to work weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate and maintain the golf course irrigation system.
• Operate programs to water in pesticide applications.
• Operate irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
• Repair irrigation system, pipes and heads as needed.
• Maintain a working inventory and order supplies.
• Monitor water levels and testing.
• Coordinate pump servicing.
• Report irregularities in turf quality to the Senior Assistant Superintendent.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Agronomy knowledge

Turfgrass science

Golf rules knowledge

Electrical hydraulics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Department:Location:Non-Campus Other Time Type:Full time Worker Type:Regular Job Req ID:R109712 Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, pre-employment physical required and must have valid driver's license and be insurable by University's carrier to drive vehicles. Grade 3 (Hourly) Position Description:The University of Louisville Golf Club (ULGC) in Simpsonville, KY is seeking candidates for an Irrigation Technician II position. The Irrigation Technician, under the supervision of the Superintendent, is responsible for the programming, operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system(s). The irrigation technician is required to report any irregularities in course turf quality to the Senior Assistant Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for programming, operation and maintenance of irrigation system for golf course.
• Operates programs to water in pesticide applications.
• Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
• Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed.
• Maintains a working inventory, including ordering necessary supplies.
• Monitors water levels and testing.
• Coordinates pump servicing.
• Ability to work a weekend day, if necessary, some holidays, and in a variety of weather conditions will be essential to the job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Superintendent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective organizational and communication skills, including both verbal and written
• Understanding of agronomy, turfgrass science and the rules of golf.
• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers, and working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].