What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at The Grounds Guys of Huntsville?
Job Purpose:
Perform the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of manual, semi-automatic and automatic irrigation systems. Install, maintain and repair drainage system. Water tees, fairways, and greens.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist superintendent with preventative maintenance of designated system.
- Repair irrigation system defects.
- Assist superintendent in maintaining parts inventory.
- Make all irrigation orders with approval.
- Perform preventative maintenance and curative maintenance on pump stations. Operate main pumps and pump controllers.
- Maintain daily record of activities and expenses.
- Check irrigation system daily for leaks, lakes and dry areas.
- Inventory irrigation parts and supplies.
- Operate and maintain light utility vehicles and powered equipment.
- Train maintenance employees in irrigation processes.
- Assist in reading water meters and documenting water use.
- Record changes in irrigation system component routings or locations on the working copy of the system as-built drawings.
Education/Experience:
One to three years golf course maintenance experience - Required.
Knowledge and principles of electric hydraulic, pipe and fittings pump stations and record keeping. Lifting moving up to 80 pounds - Required.
Understanding of agronomy, turf grass science and Rules of Golf; knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area maintenance work; ability to operate light motorized equipment - Required.
Valid driver's license - Required.
Salary depends on experience.
Technician
Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc. -
Huntsville, AL