Grounds - Irrigation Technician

Overview

The Irrigation Technician is responsible for the programming, operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the irrigation and drainage systems as directed. In addition, the Irrigation Technician must also be able to perform all the requirements of the Greenskeeper or Groundskeeper and Equipment Operator positions as assigned and directed by the supervisor.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, paid Holidays
• 401k plan with employer match
• Long and short-term Disability
• Major Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Limited access to some resort amenities (Golf, etc)
• Retail and dining discounts
• Discounts at all Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties

The lake life is calling. Where genuine Texas Hospitality meets luxury, Horseshoe Bay Resort is nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake LBJ in the Central Texas Hill Country. We’re on 17,000 acres with close proximity to Austin, multiple lakes, State Parks, and some of the best golf in the United States; it’s an outdoor lover’s dream. When you work in paradise, is it still called work?

No matter your career destination, we can help you get there!

With our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, everyone can create their own success story at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Great benefits packages, subsidized housing, competitive pay, and scheduled reviews and raises, growth opportunity through our Manager in Training Program (MIT), and fun associate outings and events throughout the year are just a few of the MANY reasons to join our team.

What are you waiting for?

• Associate housing and shuttle service
• Weekly meal subsidies
• Golf and Amenity Privileges*
• Associate discounts

• • Retail and Dining at Horseshoe Bay Resort
  • Discounts at over 100 Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties throughout the country.

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance;
  Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
• Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Associate Relief Fund

* Privileges based on occupancy and business levels

Required

Certifications:

• Minimum age requirement – 18+ (21+ if driving licensed Resort vehicles)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the requirements of driver insurability as established by the insurance carrier required.
• A minimum of one-year experience in grounds maintenance or irrigation installation, maintenance and repair is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Encourage obtaining and retaining a valid Texas pesticide irrigator license.
• Must be certified as necessary, have knowledge of and utilize all applicable, necessary and required safety standards, equipment and protective devices to ensure safe personal hygiene and minimize hazardous exposure potential.
• Encourage OSHA Hazard Communication Standard training and certification.

The Irrigation Technician is responsible for the programming, operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the irrigation and drainage systems as directed. In addition, the Irrigation Technician must also be able to perform all the requirements of the Greenskeeper or Groundskeeper and Equipment Operator positions as assigned and directed by the supervisor.

• Because of the fluctuating demands of the Resort’s operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your job, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
• Adhere to all of the various written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.
• Be involved in the application of irrigation to all irrigated areas as directed.
• Hand-water or operate irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water as necessary.
• Advise supervisor of irrigation stations requiring time adjustments to maintain proper soil moisture.
• Inspect the irrigation system daily for proper operation.
• Repair all pipes, fittings, valves, wires,…