Job Summary:

Killearn Club is looking for a full-time Irrigation Technician. Qualified candidates will work in a team environment and be highly focused on providing superior service. This position is a key member of the Golf Course Agronomy Team. This position will operate, adjust, repair and provide preventative maintenance to all aspects of a golf course irrigation system. We have a brand-new Rainbird Cirrus Pro 2 wire including over 1,500 heads spread over an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive short course.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with and report to the Assistant Superintendents on identifying irrigation issues.
• Repair irrigation heads in a timely manner
• Performs weekly preventive maintenance on the irrigation system including the pumphouses and transfer pump.
• Assist with setting/adjusting watering programs
• Properly inventory and stock all irrigation parts and tools to minimize down time.
• Reports and prioritizes any irrigation breaks immediately to the Assistant Superintendents or Superintendent and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
• Conducts monthly audit of all sprinkler heads on the entire golf facility.
• Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure the 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.
• Responsible for keeping all drain inlets and valve boxes free of debris and overgrowth
• Be on time, have a good attitude, and do what is asked of you.
• Performs other duties as required.

Examples being – Helping with granular applications on greens and operating mowers

Minimum Qualifications for the Irrigation Technician:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• A 2-4/yr turf degree or certificate is preferred but not required.
• Rainbird Certificate preferred but not required. (Company will assist in training and education to candidate for proper certification of Cirrus Pro)
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications:

• Must be organized, with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Have good time management skills.
• Prior golf course maintenance and irrigation experience is a major plus.
• Must have the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Must be able to multi-task, solve problems, and prioritize well.
• Being capable of working in indoor and outdoor environments. Exposure to variable and adverse weather conditions.