Irrigation Technician at ZEALANDIA HOLDING COMPANY in Shallotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

East Coast Golf Management is currently accepting applications for the position of Irrigation Technician at River’s Edge Golf Club in Shallotte NC. River’s Edge is an Arnold Palmer Signature Design that was built in 1999 along the marshes and bluffs of the Shallotte River. River’s Edge was voted 2023 Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association and is  consistently well reviewed by our customers.

We offer membership of our travel club as a benefit to every employee after their first few months. This includes:

• Access to deeply discounted stays at our sister hotels and resorts


• Access to discounted stays at partner resorts and hotels


• Discounts on other travel-related expenses like airfare, car rental and more.

Employees of ECG also enjoy the benefits of:

• Complimentary employee meal during your shift (certain restrictions may apply).


• 20% discount on F&B excluding alcohol, tobacco, and food specials.


• Cost +10% off all Golf Shop merchandise excluding sale items.


• Complimentary Golf
  
  • Booking window after 2pm the day before requested tee time
  
  
  • Must be approved by the Head Golf Professional
  
  
  • Up to three complimentary guests

Full time employees can also look forward to a more comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401(k), and more! ECG is an EOE!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Irrigation Technician will be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work hard and gain valuable experience to continue moving their career forward. The Irrigation Technician will assist in daily operations of golf course maintenance to include mowing, raking bunkers, course set up, irrigation repairs, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Irrigation system monitoring

Irrigation repairs

Yearly irrigation audit

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Mowing, edging, and fertilizing the golf course turf.

Pruning trees, shrubs, and other landscaping elements.

Planting and maintaining flowers, bushes, and other ornamental plants.

Rake and maintain bunkers on the golf course.

Assist with the setup of the golf course for daily play and special events

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education/Credentials

High School Diploma

Prefer candidates pursuing a degree in turf management or a closely related field.

Experience

Golf Course irrigation experience is preferred, but not required

ECGM’s Core Competencies

Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Customer-Oriented: Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Interpersonal: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Tolerance: Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Knowledge & Skills

Active listening: Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Energy: Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Friendliness: Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

Judgment: The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Organization: Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Problem-Solving: Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Reliability: The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Other Requirements

Normal work hours are 6:00 AM-2:30 PM, however on some occasions it is necessary to work outside of normal hours to include weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands 

Stand C

Walk F

Sit O

Handling F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb F

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend F

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less F

11-20 lbs. F

21-50 lbs. F

51-100 lbs F

Over 100 lbs O

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less F

13-25 lbs F

26-40 lbs F

41-100 lbs F

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires working in all weather conditions including all types of precipitation, wind, heat, and cold.

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