Cedaredge Golf Course
Irrigation Technician
Status:
Non-exempt
Full-Time, benefitted position
Hourly Pay Range:
$ 19.00 - $ 21.00/ hour depending on experience and qualifications.
General statement of duties:
The person holding this position is responsible for the maintenance of the Cedaredge Golf Course irrigation infrastructure, including but not limited to irrigation ditches/pump station/filters/valves/timers/ponds and sprinkler systems.
Supervision received:
Works under the supervision of the Golf Course General Manager and Grounds Manager. The person in this position is expected to use initiative and good judgement in the performance of all duties, and act with full responsibility for those duties.
Supervision exercised:
None
This position is responsible for:
Repairing broken pipes, leaking fittings, weeping sprinklers, non-operating sprinklers, and controller or wiring issues. Routine work includes troubleshooting the system as necessary.
Performs preventative maintenance on the irrigation system.
Determines wet and dry areas for adjustments of sprinkler heads.
Properly inventories and stocks all irrigation parts and tools.
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, and irrigation control wire.
Reports any serious irrigation issues to supervisors and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
Prioritizes irrigation issues 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.
Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
When immediate issues do not have to be addressed, the technician will level sprinklers and set them to grade, check sprinkler arcs and nozzles and perform audits to improve irrigation scheduling. Also responsible for preventative maintenance, such as cleaning out controllers, keeping irrigation room and cart organized and clean, replacing and leveling valve boxes, and cleaning pump station as needed.
Performs other duties as required.