Irrigation Technician at BallenIsles Country Club | GolfHires
Irrigation Technician
BallenIsles Country Club · St Michaels, MD
full timePosted 2 days ago
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About the Role
About the position
Links at Perry Cabin 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.
Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• 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.
• Willing to provide on the job training for a irrigation Tech apprentice if experienced candidates are difficult to find.
• Plumbing experience is a plus. Electrical training a plus. Not a requirement.
• We prefer to hire someone with golf course experience, but this may be difficult to find
Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Dental Care
• Vision Benefit
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Legal Assistance
• Paid Time-Off