Lead Golf Course Irrigation Technician

Winchester Country Club; Meadow Vista (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Winchester Country Club in Meadow Vista, California is seeking an experienced Golf Course Irrigation Specialist to lead the irrigation program for our championship course. This full-time role emphasizes precise water management, system operation, and ongoing improvements to irrigation performance.

The ideal candidate has several years of hands-on irrigation experience, strong knowledge of central-control systems, and advanced electrical troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on golf course irrigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of golf course central-control irrigation systems.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, valves, pumps, pressure and flow.
• Experience locating wiring faults and diagnosing communication failures.
• Demonstrated irrigation expertise and problem-solving ability prioritized over degrees.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the golf course irrigation system daily.
• Program and adjust the central irrigation control system based on turf needs and weather.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and communication problems throughout the system.
• Diagnose and repair valves, sprinkler heads, satellites/controllers, wiring and piping.
• Monitor irrigation performance and identify coverage and efficiency issues.
• Maintain records of repairs, system changes and recurring problems.
• Assist with irrigation projects and capital planning.
• Work with Superintendents to develop nightly irrigation programs.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Water management

Moisture management

Independence

Education

Turfgrass education

Tools

Rain Bird

Toro

Central-control irrigation systems

Job description

Winchester Country Club in Meadow Vista, California is seeking an experienced Golf Course Irrigation Specialist to lead the irrigation program for our championship course. This full-time role emphasizes precise water management, system operation, and ongoing improvements to irrigation performance.

The ideal candidate has several years of hands-on irrigation experience, strong knowledge of central-control systems, and advanced electrical troubleshooting skills.