What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Irrigation Specialist position at Angel Fire Resort?
Golf Course Irrigation Specialist
Angel Fire Resort is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to maintain our Golf Course. This position will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent ensuring that all parts of the irrigation system are properly installed, are functioning correctly, and are well calculated. The successful candidate will have experience with irrigation systems and will be able to carry out all of the duties listed below following all safety practices and procedures.
Base Pay: Depends on Experience
Location: Angel Fire Resort
Employee Type: Hourly, non-exempt
Job Category: Full time, Seasonal
Leadership Responsibilities: No
Required Certs or Licenses: Driver’s License
Attendance: Regular, predictable, punctual, and in-person attendance is essential, includes weekends and holidays as scheduled
Estimated start date: Early April
Minimum Age: 18
Typical Shift: 7am-3:30pm
Environment: This is an outdoor position and applicants can expect to work long hours in variable weather conditions while performing heavy work (must be able to lift/move up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 25 pounds constantly)
Experience: 2-3 years working irrigation/landscaping in professional capacity
Housing: https://www.angelfireresort.com/work-for-us/employee-housing/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
(other duties may be assigned)
- Assists Golf Course Superintendent and AGCS in the programming, operation, and maintenance of the central irrigation computer system and subsequent satellites.
- Conducts morning evaluations of golf course irrigation, including pump station checks to determine previous irrigation cycle success.
- Records daily water usage from pump stations for comparison and logs.
- Evaluates proper operation of all pump stations and communicates with Golf Course Superintendent as to required work and preventative maintenance
- Maintains and repairs the installed golf course irrigations system, including heads, pipes, valves, wire, etc.
- Supervises and participates in additional irrigation installations and drainage projects.
- Conducts winterization and start-up of irrigation system and pump stations.
- Communicates with GCS to schedule manpower and resources with regards to irrigation needs.
- Advises on other irrigation systems on site (clubhouse, landscape, domestic, etc.)
- Keeps inventory of all irrigation’s parts, fittings, and accessories.
- Operates specialized equipment such as trencher, skid steer, and backhoe.
- Reports and irregularities in course turf quality to Golf Course Superintendent or AGCS
- Performs other duties as directed by his supervisor.
About Angel Fire Resort:
Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New Mexico. The resort is situated at over 8,600′ elevation in the Southern Rocky Mountains, 30 minutes east of Taos and has views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Employees come from all over the world for our winter and summer seasons, which makes for a unique and diverse team to work with. Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and visitors–including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, golf, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, zip lines, tennis, fishing, hiking, premium RV sites, dining and more.
