Irrigation Manager

The IT is a critical member of the maintenance team and overall operation of the courses. IT reports to the Director of Golf Course and Grounds Maintenance, the GCS, and the Assistant GCS. The property includes: 36 holes of golf, 2 front entrances, pro shops, driving ranges, short-term villa rentals, and the Palmetto Traverse Putting Course. While the primary responsibility is irrigation, the IT will also be involved regularly with day-to-day operations as well as taking part in, and leading, special projects. 

A positive attitude and willingness to think, prioritize, and work through challenges is critical. A basic knowledge of electricity and hydraulics related to irrigation systems is required. Working safely and anticipating challenges/opportunities is necessary!

The IT monitors irrigation systems daily and checks, and repairs, all aspects of the irrigation system from small landscape heads to large turf heads and pipe sized from 1/2" to 10". Operates and monitors pumps from 100 HP to 1/2 HP.

Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual records of work performed, water in/out, precipitation received, parts ordered/inventoried/used. Keeping irrigation parts room neat and organized is imperative.

1) Dependable.

2) Self-motivated.

3) Willingness to listen, learn, and then teach.

4) Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.

5) Ability to read, write legibly, communicate clearly and concisely both orally and written.

6) Willingness to work to get the task completed regardless of the day or time involved including weekends and holidays on occasion. Mid-April through mid-October may require additional time on site to ensure all irrigation is functioning properly.

7) Ability to use PC to keep records and document activities as well as operate irrigation system (RainBird Nimbus II). MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. or Apple/Google equivalent.

😎 Ability to operate standard, and sometimes specialized, golf course equipment.

9) The ability to perform the physical aspects of this job are critical including, but not limited to lift up to 80#, squat, stand, walk, twist, kneel, climb, reach, feel, etc. 

10) The ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions from extremely hot and humid to cold and windy, in sun and in rain (but not lightning!). Dealing with pollen in the spring to dust in the fall, pesticide applications, gasoline, and diesel, etc. We are maintaining turf, trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals outdoors!

11) Good vision (close, far, color, peripheral and depth) and good hearing is important (plus the ability to tolerate moderate to loud noises).

11) Ability to play golf or a willingness to learn about the game.