Lead Irrigator, Golf Maintenance

Shea Properties; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Paid sick leave (part-time)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Encanterra Country Club in Queen Creek, AZ is seeking an Irrigator 2 to support the golf course irrigation system and common grounds. The role reports to the Irrigation Manager and works with Irrigator 1 to ensure optimal playing conditions.

Responsibilities include scheduling, daily operations, inventory, and data collection, with a need for strong teamwork, safety, and independent work. Flexibility to work evenings/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 1–3 years of golf course irrigation and maintenance experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Certifications in Toro, Rain Bird or other systems are preferred.
• Basic understanding of golf and irrigation to create optimal playing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in irrigation scheduling and nightly watering requirements.
• Maintain irrigation inventory and daily operations.
• Report daily water needs and run times to the team.
• Provide daily maintenance and repairs to system components.
• Support data collection for water, fertigation, and related records.
• Maintain safety and wear PPE; communicate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Independent work

Teamwork

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety conscious

Reading plans

Irrigation know-how

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Toro

Rain Bird

Job description

Encanterra® Country Club

Encanterra features eighteen holes of golf, two Resort Clubs, multiple dining options, state‑of‑the‑art health and fitness facilities, exceptional tennis and pickleball complexes, indoor and outdoor pools and a full‑service Alvea Spa, which recently was named the state’s top Clubhouse Spa by Arizona Foothills magazine. Our weddings & events spaces are also among the best in the Queen Creek.

Where:

Queen Creek, 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona

Pay: $25-$27 per hour

Benefits:

• New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (“PTO”) in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
• Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
• All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Irrigator 2 is a member of the Golf Course Maintenance Team and supports the maintenance of the irrigation system for the golf course and common grounds, and works with the Irrigator 1 and/or the Irrigation Manager. This position reports to the Irrigation Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in Irrigator scheduling including, nightly watering requirements, and individual station adjustments.
• Maintain Irrigation inventory.
• Perform daily irrigation operations, as assigned by the Irrigation Manager, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent; maintain open communication with the Irrigation Team about daily water requirements, daily irrigation run times, the work schedule, and operational challenges.
• Be proactive in anticipating water requirements according to weather and plant needs.
• Coach the Irrigator 1 and Irrigator 2 in performance and understanding all irrigation-related duties.
• Assist the Irrigation Manager, Irrigator 1, and Irrigator 2 in daily, monthly, and annual data collection to create records for water, fertigation, and use of water enhancement products.
• Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned.
• Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Work with others on the irrigation team to implement a thorough preventative maintenance program for all system components.
• Maintain and clean all equipment daily; identify and correct performance problems and make repairs and adjustments or report necessary equipment repairs to the mechanic or supervisor.
• Help to maintain up‑to‑date as‑built and databases.
• Perform daily vehicle refueling and reloading of materials.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team‑building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to three years’ golf course irrigation and maintenance experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Toro®, Rain Bird®, or other product system certifications, preferred.
• Has a basic understanding of the game of golf and understand the need for attention to quality while working as an Irrigator to create optimal playing conditions.
• Able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of irrigation system components, including clean up.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret as‑builts, reports, plans, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and regulatory documents.
• Ability to identify and correct performance problems and complete repairs and adjustments to system components, including heads, valves, pumps, pipe, wire, tubes, fittings, pump house, computer operation system, filters, water enhancement system, fertigation, valve boxes, quick couplers, and controllers.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about job tasks and responsibilities.Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining a good attitude with coworkers and the public.
• Must be willing to accept responsibility for tasks, actions, and decisions; ability to make good decisions based on sound judgement.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness a must.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• Attend educational seminars to stay current with leading technology, as requested.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekend.
• Valid driver’s license may be required to operate some vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in an outdoor environment.

• There may be frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Outdoor environments may require variable terrain while carrying equipment and navigating typical golf course obstacles, including, but not limited to, water, plants, and the natural landscape. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, cuts, slipping, tripping, and falls.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to Arizona desert wildlife such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, bobcats, javelinas, etc.
• There may be occasional exposure to precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can vary depending on the equipment or machines used.
• Employees are required to wear all assigned personal protective equipment.