Irrigation Tech
Job Description
Job Detail
- 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
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Performs other duties as required
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Education/Experience:
Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience
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
Environment/Noise:
Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and faces risk of electrical shock- Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; fumes or airborne particles
- Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions
- Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather)
Certificates/Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License
Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
Ability to read and speak English be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e- g
- the associates be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates use are in English)
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This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position be asked to perform from time to time - ~
