What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Maintenance Specialist (Irrigation Tech) position at Foothills Park & Recreation District?
Job Description
Job Description
Position : Golf Maintenance Specialist (Irrigation Technician) at Meadows Golf Club
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary Range : $48,179-$58,754
Full Salary Range : $48,179-$69,330
Application Deadline : January 29, 2025
Under the direction of Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, this position performs skilled manual and technical work involved in the maintenance, operation, and management of the golf course irrigation system(s). This includes irrigation scheduling and performing all necessary repairs related to the irrigation system.
Job Responsibilities :
- Maintains the irrigation system by performing system analysis, repairs, adjustments and installations as required.
- Turf maintenance
- Snow removal
- Maybe required to perform other routine maintenance / grounds keeping tasks at times.
- Turf maintenance.
- May train and provide work direction to assigned seasonal and part-time personnel.
- Maintain records of work performed including preventative maintenance and needed repairs.
- Operate and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and tools including tractor, truck, backhoe, overseeder, rototiller, aerator, sod cutter, jack hammer, fork lift, clipper, small hand and power tools.
- Clean and perform routine maintenance on grounds maintenance equipment and tools as well as daily maintenance center organization.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Correct or inform supervisor of any hazards; communicate issues / complaints to supervisor as needed.
- Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis.
Working Environment :
95% or more of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and requires the ability to drive to park and building locations. May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, wet, snow, humid or icy conditions. Frequent exposure to noise, fumes, dusts, mists, gases, grasses, molds, fertilizers, solvents, oils, and greases. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
Physical Requirements :
Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, lift and exhibit manual dexterity with the ability to handle objects. Must be able to occasionally push, pull or balance. Upper body strength is a requisite to lift / move a maximum of 50 pounds unassisted and lift / move a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements include near acuity, far acuity, and depth perception and color vision. The position requires the sense of smell and feeling. Requires the ability to communicate both orally and in writing and execute oral and written instructions with understanding. Must have the ability to talk and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face communication.
Benefits :
As a Full-Time Foothills employee, benefits include :
FREE use of our recreation / fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
About Us
Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.
Salary : $48,179 - $58,754
