Irrigation Specialist

Irrigation Specialist# Irrigation Specialist## Overview Salary Range $18.23 - $26.04 Hourly Level Experienced Position  Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level High School

Travel Percentage None Category Skilled  Labor - Trades## Description
** ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED
**** Eligible for $2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus
** To maintain and repair the automatic irrigation system for the golf course; and to assist the Golf Maintenance Superintendent in various tasks of maintenance and repair.

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**  (This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)
* Make rounds of the golf course every morning to determine watering needs for the day and check for broken lines, heads, etc.; take water meter reading.
* Check the computer daily for water settings and change the settings as needed.
* Check pump and well pump; ensure that well pump keeps the lake(s) full.
* Make printout of watering for troubleshooting purposes and plan repairs to improve the water systems.
* Order necessary parts for repairs; perform a variety of repairs including broken lines, sprinkler heads, leaking valves, and broken wires; raise or lower sprinkler heads and valve boxes; report repairs to Golf Maintenance Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent.
* Turn valves on manually to check sprinklers and drip system.
* Do daily on-site check of water system and rain gauge to adjust water needs.
* Assist with the application of fertilizers.
* Have the ability to perform all phases of golf maintenance and assist in the daily operations when needed.
* Must be able to work weekends and overtime on short notice.
* Maintains a consistent record of acceptable attendance and punctuality according to policy guidelines.
* Other duties as assigned.
** CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
** Valid Arizona driver's license and good driving record for insurance purposes.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid pest control license.

** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
** Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, solving any irrigation problems. Supervise crew when assigned to irrigation projects.## Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

** EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
*** Sufficient Training and education to demonstrate possession of required knowledge, skills and qualifications are required.
* High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and two years of increasingly responsible golf course irrigation experience, including one year of experience in plumbing or electrical, and/or training.
+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience in the operations of an automated irrigation system, particularly Cirrus/Toro; backhoe, trencher, and other irrigation equipment,
* Knowledge of electrical and plumbing procedures.
* Experience with the application procedures and regulations governing fertilizers and pesticides.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pull, push, or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulders and talk or hear ability to taste and smell.  Work is performed in outdoor conditions in all types of weather.
The employee is required to drive certain types of equipment to include utility carts and riding mowers. Use equipment such as grass rakes, grass blowers, hedge trimmers and walk behind mowers.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds or more with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

** WORK ENVIRONMENT
** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and must be able to tolerate extremely hot and cold outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The work environment is potentially hazardous. May come in contact with different fertilizers, herbicides, and…