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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 jobs 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 computer for water settings daily and change the settings if 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.
• Turn valves on manually to check sprinklers and drip system.
• Do daily on-site checks of water system and rain gauge to adjust water needs.
• Apply fertilizer where needed. Help assistant in application of fertilizers.
• Ability to perform all phases of golf maintenance and assist in the daily operations when needed.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice.
• Maintains consistent record of acceptable attendance and punctuality according to policy guidelines.

\ 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\ Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, solving any irrigation problems. Helps supervise crew when needed.\ \ 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 abilities 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).
• Two years of increasingly responsible golf course irrigation experience.
• One year of experience in plumbing or electrical procedures.
• Knowledge/experience in the operations of an automated irrigation system, particularly Cirrus/Toro; backhoe, trencher, and other irrigation equipment,
• Applications 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.\ \ Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and indoor and outdoor settings with moderate to loud levels of noise.\ \ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms sometimes over shoulders; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to perform heavy manual labor; operate motorized equipment and vehicles; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, twisting, balancing, leg/foot use (to use machine controls) or crawl.\ \ The employee must re ularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds 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.\ \ The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.\ \ Work is expected to be performed from both indoors and outdoors. The work environment is potentially hazardous. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outdoor weather to include extreme heat.\ \ Must have the ability to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.