Irrigation Technician

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Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts.

Other Employee Benefits

Paid SICK time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Job Title: Irrigation Technician

The Irrigation Technician is responsible for use, repair, and maintenance of all irrigation equipment and infrastructure on the golf course. Irrigation Technicians, under the supervision of the superintendent and assistant superintendent, are to perform routine, semi-skilled, and skilled manual labor tasks involved in golf course maintenance. Irrigation Technicians are expected to serve as team leads and perform work involving proper repair of existing pipe and wire network;

proper scheduling of irrigation applications; installation of system upgrades; and supplemental irrigation applications. Each Irrigation Technician may be assigned responsibilities for the maintenance of the golf course and management of the team and completes related work in a safe and time sensitive manner with regard to maximizing efficiency and quality. You are expected to adhere to the company’s mission, vision and value statements.

Be knowledgeable of the company’s Envision management systems, policies and initiatives for Quality, Hospitality, Environmental, and Health and Safety. You have specific responsibilities within these areas and are expected to understand them.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $24/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type:
  Full Time
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and repair irrigation system.
• Monitors and regulates all irrigation channels, ditches, pond levels, and culverts where irrigation infrastructure crosses roads and pathways to ensure proper flows at all times.
• Assists in irrigation scheduling and application to maintain firm and fast playing conditions in addition to turf health.
• Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure proper rotor and satellite controller performance.
• Maintains irrigation parts inventory, work record, and record pump station statistics on a daily basis.
• Applies supplemental irrigation by means of existing heads or hoses to any areas on golf course requiring additional care.
• Operates and programs Rainbird Cirrus central computer system as required.
• Assists year-round managers in management and training of seasonal staff and fills in as admin for department when needed.
• Leads construction and irrigation projects under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Maintains all golf course grounds with great attention to detail and assists in work inspections.
• Operates equipment used in the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, surrounds, sand bunkers, native areas, waterways, and common areas.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.

Job Requirements:

• Vocational training or comparable work experience in irrigation system operation and maintenance of Rainbird irrigation products.
• Valid drivers license, successful completion of MVR

Preferred

Skills:

What's in it for you?

• Affordable Housing / RV Sites Available (for limited FT roles)
• Complimentary and discounted Golf rounds
• 50% discount on shift meals
• FREE Participation in Grand Teton National Park guest activities:
  Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and the greatest perk — living by one of the most picturesque national parks!

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition
Reference Date: 01/29/2026
Job Code Function:
Golf Course Maintenance