Irrigation Technician

Description

 Irrigation Technician 

Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent

Department: Golf (Course Maintenance)

Status: Full Time Seasonal (with potential year-round)

Start Date: 4/15/2026 (we have some flexibility)

Rate: $23-28/hour

Ideal candidates are problem solvers, resourceful, and have basic knowledge of electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   

• Perform routine maintenance on irrigation equipment as assigned by supervisor.
• Troubleshoot issues with irrigation equipment.
• Communicate parts and supply needs to supervisor.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Reports golf course conditions to the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
• Repairs and ensures proper operation of the irrigation system as needed.
• Manages soil moisture on greens, tees and fairways with staff.
• Performs traditional turfgrass management tasks as needed and directed by Golf Course Superintendent.
• Ensures a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager, especially in winter months.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:   

• Open lines of communication.
• Critical thinking.
• Adaptability.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:   

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively and ensure co-workers are working safely.
• Possess leadership qualities.
• Must have willingness to learn.
• Must be driven and possess a strong work ethic.
• Must be dependable.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• They will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climb.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• The noise level is typically moderate to loud.
• Work extended daily hours as needed during golf and holiday season.
• Work weekends and holidays during golf season as needed.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.