Golf Course Irrigation Specialist

Position: Full Time Seasonal Irrigation Specialist/2nd Assistant Superintendent Department: Golf Course Salary: $22 - $25/hr. DOQ Position Summary The irrigation specialist/2nd assistant superintendent is responsible for the programming, operation, maintenance, and repair of the golf course irrigation system, the installation of new irrigation, turf management, and the reporting of any irregularities in course turf quality. The employee may also operate vehicles or equipment for a variety of maintenance or construction tasks. The employee must exercise independent judgment when completing tasks. The employee must be able to meet the physical strength and dexterity requirements of the position. Supervision Received Works under the direct supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent. Supervision Exercised Some small crew assignments. Essential Functions: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Operates the irrigation system on a daily basis, watering greens, tees, and fairways. Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water. Maintains and repairs all irrigation systems, pipes, and irrigation heads in Golf Course as needed. Services, maintains, and programs mechanical irrigation controllers via electric satellite control. Makes recommendations on golf course playing conditions and irrigation management Makes recommendation concerning renovation and installation of new irrigation systems; assists in planning new improvements to course. Grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds greens, tees, and fairways. Performs maintenance such as planting, pruning, removing trees/shrubs, picks up trash, mows, trims, cuts and cleans up uncontrolled weeds, digs holes, pours cement, and removes snow when necessary. Operates all equipment used on golf course, including light/heavy duty vehicles, mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, hand saws, hydraulic boom, small tools and any other equipment associated with turf care. May operate specialized equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, ditch witch and trencher. Assists in the maintenance and performs preventative maintenance work such as checking oil and fluid levels on all equipment to insure proper and safe operation. Reports any mechanical problems to Golf Superintendent. Accurately read various gauges as related to the irrigation system. Shovels dirt, sand, and other materials. Assists the mechanic if needed and is given the opportunity to learn all aspects of equipment and reel maintenance. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. May assist the golf course superintendent and assistant superintendent with training and supervision of other crew members.