Woodlands Golf Course - Irrigation Technician

Sunriver Resort•Sunriver, OR

About The Position

The Woodlands Golf Course is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to help maintain and optimize our course’s irrigation systems, ensuring healthy turf and excellent playing conditions. The Irrigation Technician is responsible for providing a variety of skilled irrigation duties for the Sunriver Resort golf courses. They specialize in diagnosing, troubleshooting and repair of the course irrigation systems. The Irrigation Technician will assist with maintaining the AAA Four Diamond standards. The Irrigation Technician will always conduct themselves in manner which supports the Core Values of Sunriver Resort: Trust, Open & Honest Communication, and Commitment. He/She/They shall strive to deliver exceptional service to all internal and external guests at all times. In this role, they are responsible for exemplifying the Sunriver Resort Culture and actively supporting our Vision and Mission to be the destination of choice for our guests, owners, and associates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have valid Oregon Driver’s license and meet company driving standards
Must be able to work with power operated landscaping equipment
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (rain, sleet, ice, snow and heat)
Must be able to work well under pressure
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, cold & heat)
Must be able to stand & walk throughout the day, including on uneven surfaces
Must be able to repetitively lift, push, pull & carry up to 25 lbs, frequently up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs

Nice To Haves

Prior landscaping experience preferred
Prior irrigation experience preferred
Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers, and working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems preferred
Prior golf course experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures the golf course and surrounding areas receive the appropriate amount of daily and nightly irrigation, including Central Programming and hand watering
Repairs the irrigation system as needed, regarding heads, valves, and piping
Completes requests for irrigation and course parts and supplies
Maintains an appropriate inventory of irrigation parts and equipment
Supervises a small labor force for special projects, and perform other duties as directed by supervisor
Reports any irregularities in course turf quality or irrigation system irregularities to the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
Estimates time for projects as well as costs
Keeps work records and completes jobs from work orders
Performs irrigation installations
Assists with the design of irrigation systems
Diagnoses and trouble shoot problems with irrigation systems
Installs new irrigation systems on property
Manages daily work flow, schedules and special requests
Evaluates and services irrigation systems
Maintains a strong operable knowledge of controllers and valves