Assistant Irrigation Technician

Description

SUMMARY

The Assistant Irrigation Technician assists in the operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system; to optimize playing conditions through correct water management. Will assist with mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel power equipment; always keeps all equipment in efficient and operable condition.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a preventive maintenance program on all equipment.
• Maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of light maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus. Skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools. 
• Helps diagnose mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventive maintenance work.
• Helps to control costs and expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories and related items.
• Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Inspects systems oil changes and repair tires.
• Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in repair of maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• One -month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.  
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work under variable temperature conditions (extreme heat or cold, indoors/outdoors). 
• Must be able to work around chemicals, dust, fumes and/or odor hazards. 
• Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and may face the risk of electrical shock or encountering fumes or airborne pathogens.
• Must be able to work in a loud environment and in areas near moving mechanical parts. 

Ventana Canyon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Ventana Canyon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.