Irrigation Technician
Job Summary:
Killearn Club is looking for a full-time Irrigation Technician. Qualified candidates will work in a team environment and be highly focused on providing superior service. This position is a key member of the Golf Course Agronomy Team. This position will operate, adjust, repair and provide preventative maintenance to all aspects of a golf course irrigation system. We have a brand-new Rainbird Cirrus Pro 2 wire including over 1,500 heads spread over an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive short course.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with and report to the Assistant Superintendents on identifying irrigation issues.
- Repair irrigation heads in a timely manner
- Performs weekly preventive maintenance on the irrigation system including the pumphouses and transfer pump.
- Assist with setting/adjusting watering programs
- Properly inventory and stock all irrigation parts and tools to minimize down time.
- Reports and prioritizes any irrigation breaks immediately to the Assistant Superintendents or Superintendent and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
- Conducts monthly audit of all sprinkler heads on the entire golf facility.
- Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure the system is operating properly.
- Responsible for winterization and blowout of irrigation system, including all water lines, valves and pump stations
- Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
- Responsible for keeping all drain inlets and valve boxes free of debris and overgrowth
- Be on time, have a good attitude, and do what is asked of you.
- Performs other duties as required.
Examples being – Helping with granular applications on greens and operating mowers
Educational Requirements
Minimum Qualifications for the Irrigation Technician:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- A 2-4/yr turf degree or certificate is preferred but not required.
- Rainbird Certificate preferred but not required. (Company will assist in training and education to candidate for proper certification of Cirrus Pro)
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Experience Requirements
Other Qualifications:
- Must be organized, with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Have good time management skills.
- Prior golf course maintenance and irrigation experience is a major plus.
- Must have the ability to lift heavy objects.
- Must be able to multi-task, solve problems, and prioritize well.
- Being capable of working in indoor and outdoor environments. Exposure to variable and adverse weather conditions.
Job Benefits
Job Benefits:
- Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K w/ matching (starting in summer of 2026)
- PTO, Holiday Pay, Overtime
- Golfing Privileges
- Uniforms
Great opportunity for upcoming summer/fall turf graduates.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$19 to $22 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Send Resume to jon.lee@killearnclub.com
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