Irrigation Specialist

Description

ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED
 

To maintain and repair the automatic irrigation system for the golf course; and to assist the Golf Maintenance Superintendent in various tasks of maintenance and repair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• Make rounds of the golf course every morning to determine watering needs for the day and check for broken lines, heads, etc.; take water meter reading.
• Check computer for water settings daily and change the settings if needed.
• Check pump and well pump; ensure that well pump keeps the lake(s) full.
• Make printout of watering for troubleshooting purposes and plan repairs to improve the water systems.
• Order necessary parts for repairs; perform a variety of repairs including broken lines, sprinkler heads, leaking valves, and broken wires; raise or lower sprinkler heads and valve boxes; report repairs to Golf Maintenance Superintendent/and or Assistant.
• Turn valves on manually to check sprinklers and drip system.
• Do daily on-site checks of water system and rain gauge to adjust water needs.
• Apply fertilizer where needed.  Help assistant in application of fertilizers.
• Ability to perform all phases of golf maintenance and assist in the daily operations when needed.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice.
• Maintains consistent record of acceptable attendance and punctuality according to policy guidelines. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  
Valid Arizona driver's license and good driving record for insurance purposes. Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid pest control license.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, solving any irrigation problems. Helps supervise crew when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Sufficient Training and education to demonstrate possession of required knowledge, skills and qualifications are required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two years of increasingly responsible golf course irrigation experience.
• One year of experience in plumbing or electrical procedures.
• Knowledge/experience in the operations of an automated irrigation system, particularly Cirrus/Toro; backhoe, trencher, and other irrigation equipment,
• Applications procedures and regulations governing fertilizers and pesticides.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and indoor and outdoor settings with moderate to loud levels of noise.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms sometimes over shoulders; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to perform heavy manual labor; operate motorized equipment and vehicles; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, twisting, balancing, leg/foot use (to use machine controls) or crawl. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work is expected to be performed from both indoors and outdoors.  The work environment is potentially hazardous.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outdoor weather to include extreme heat. 

Must have the ability to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

*NOTICE*

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by their manager.

The requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position.  To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently.  "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

All employment decisions, including promotions, transfers, and others, are based on meeting all requirements herein and on organizational need, the employee's being in good standing (including lack of disciplinary actions), meeting all applicable performance standards and other nondiscriminatory criteria.  The methods of fulfilling requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE.  WE MAINTAIN AN "AT WILL" EMPLOYMENT.

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