Jump to content

Irrigation Manager

Full-time

By The Sanctuary Golf Club,
Sanibel, Florida, - updated July 12

The Sanctuary Golf Club, a prestigious member-owned private golf club located on Sanibel Island, FL is hiring for full time, year-round golf course Irrigation Manager.
 
Our Green and Grounds team assists in the appearance and safety of the world-renowned golf course, bordered by a wildlife refuge and surrounded by nature preserves, lakes and mangrove forests. 
 
The Irrigation Manager is responsible for the health of the golf course turf as it relates to the use of the irrigation system and irrigation practices. 
 
We are looking for a motivated and professional staff member who will provide the highest level of service and golf course conditioning to our Membership!
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Designs, implements and maintains mechanical and electrical components of course irrigation system.
  • Reviews the golf course daily for irrigation needs, while accepting input from Director of Green and Grounds and Golf Course Superintendent.
  • Reviews the golf course, Clubhouse and common ground areas daily for irrigation needs, while accepting input from Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
  • Communicates irrigation needs to management and makes daily scheduling of systems as results of course review and their input.
  • Repairs irrigation system as needed for proper operation in a timely manner.
  • Maintains parts inventory for needed repairs and perform preventative maintenance. 
  • Purchases irrigation parts and supplies while communicating with Superintendent on parts and supplies needed.
  • Performs monthly well and pump water usage reports.
  • Supervises crews for special projects, as necessary.
  • Performs other tasks assigned by the Director of Green and Grounds or Golf Course Superintendent.

Educational Requirements

  • Previous irrigation/irrigation management experience, including preventive maintenance, repairs, parts/equipment purchasing. 
  • Minimum education is high school diploma, turf management degree or irrigation certificate preferred. 
  • Formal training in system electrical, computer skills and diagnostics required, regardless of previous experience. 

Experience Requirements

  • Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work. 
  • Ability to safely and efficiently operate golf course equipment and special project use equipment. 
  • Required to be accessible via cellphone for emergency irrigation needs, including after regularly scheduled work hours and on weekends.
  • Demonstrate positivity, helpfulness and friendliness while working with teammates and when interacting with Members. 
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and flexible availability to work 40+ hours.  

Special Requirements

 
 
  • Required to be accessible via cellphone for emergency irrigation needs, including after regularly scheduled work hours and on weekends, with the flexibility to go to golf course "after hours" for emergencies or other critical needs, as necessary.
  • Operational hours typically begin at 6:30 a.m. and include shortened, rotating weekend workdays.
  • Flexibility required to meet the demands of irrigation and golf course needs.
  • Physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time. 
  • Complete manual labor for long periods of time while walking (including moving on uneven surfaces), bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, twisting, turning and/or reaching overhead. 
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. 
  • Work in and around potentially hazardous substances, including chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, motor fuel, fumes, airborne particles.  
  • Required to work outside for extended periods of time: exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; exposure to dust, pollen, grass and other allergens, high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
  • Required use of personal protective equipment (e.g., respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat).  
 
The Sanctuary Golf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Job Benefits

  • Starting salary up to 65k annually
  • Periodic performance and wage reviews
  • Participation in Holiday Bonus Program
  • Medical and Life Insurance coverage
  • 401k plan with generous match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Toll(s), if applicable
  • Employee golf privileges and merchandise discounts
  • Health club membership
  • Meals and other employee incentives

Date Job is Available

Salary

$57,000 to $65,000 per year

Overtime: Yes

Job Application Instructions

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2556388/Sanctuary-Golf-Club-Inc/Golf-Course-Irrigation-Manager-Private-Golf-Club-Sanibel-FL-up-to-65k-and-benefits

Apply Online

604 views - Updated

×
×
  • Create New...