POSITION: HEAD IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN – MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB

Job Summary (Essential Functions)
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all irrigation and drainage systems on the club’s golf course and grounds.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma and GED required.
• Some experience working for a landscaping service or golf course grounds crew, specifically working with the irrigation system.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• Knowledge of Rainbird system preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of turf grass management.
• Knowledge of pump station maintenance, operation, and repair.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to operate all golf course equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• Interest in the game of golf is preferred.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Waters greens, tees, fairways, rough, lawns and other areas as needed or scheduled.
• Monitors daily water usage and informs Golf Course Superintendent of any needed adjustments to the irrigation computer settings.
• Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
• Designs, implements and maintains mechanical and electrical components of course irrigation system.
• Repairs equipment associated with irrigation (i.e., irrigation pipes and irrigation heads).
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with irrigation.
• Maintains complete records on all equipment maintenance associated with irrigation.
• Controls expenses associated with irrigation equipment and activities.
• Maintains inventory of parts needed for irrigation equipment.
• Performs all record-keeping relative to irrigation system including weather and rainfall data; assists in recording fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Performs daily well and pump water usage reports.
• Helps apply or water-in pesticides and fertilizers under the supervision of the Pesticides Application Specialist.
• Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
• May occasionally supervise crews for special projects.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Keep irrigation parts room organized and inventoried at all times.

Licenses and Special Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat.

If you are interested and meet the qualifications please submit your resume by email to spatterson@mcdowellmountaingc.com