Irrigation Technician

Dundee Golf Club is looking for an outgoing and responsible individual that would like to be part of the Turf Services team in a fast paced environment. Working with the team will prove to be both enjoyable and rewarding.

Dundee Golf Club is part of the GolfNorth Properties family of courses offering competitive wage packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Summary:

An Irrigation Technician is responsible for the day to day watering and maintenance of the Irrigation system. This is a full time position which will require early morning starts to successfully complete routine water applications. This is a full-time seasonal position with a minimum 44 hours per week, and the successful candidate must be available to work any shift including early mornings, days, weekends and holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor, operate, and manage irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of greens, tees, fairways, and surrounding turf areas, maintaining optimal playing conditions and overall turf health.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all irrigation system components, including sprinkler heads, valves, pumps, controllers, piping, and electrical systems to ensure efficient and reliable performance.
• Adjust irrigation schedules and system settings based on weather conditions, soil moisture levels, seasonal demands, and course requirements to promote water conservation and turf sustainability.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and system audits to identify leaks, pressure issues, coverage deficiencies, and mechanical failures before they impact course conditions.
• Perform light course clean-up duties, including removing debris, maintaining access to irrigation heads and valve boxes, and ensuring irrigated areas remain tidy and unobstructed.
• Maintain accurate records of irrigation activities, repairs, water usage, and system performance to support operational planning and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively with the Superintendent and maintenance team regarding turf conditions, irrigation needs, and system concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall maintenance, playability, and presentation of the golf course.

Qualifications:

• Able to demonstrate a growing knowledge of equipment operation as time progresses.
• Self-motivated. Strong performer. Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to positively interact with co-workers, and public.
• An understanding of the game of golf is an asset.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, sit, and reach with hands. May be required to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to work early morning hours
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work regular maintenance hours when watering is not required

Working Conditions:

• Bending, balance, lifting (up to 30lbs), extended period of standing

Reason for Vacancy:

• Seasonal position dependent on the weather and golf season