Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

Yorba Linda Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Irrigation Technician. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

General Purpose:

Operates, services, and repairs the varied components of the irrigation system.

Essential Duties:

• 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.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Certificate from college or technical school is preferred; and a minimum three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Other Qualifications:

• Prior golf course maintenance and irrigation experience is a major plus.
• Must have ability to lift heavy objects.
• Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize well.

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.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.