Irrigation Technician
Roger Dean Stadium
Jupiter, FLThis was removed by the employer on 11/13/2018 7:18:00 AM PST
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Description of Facility:
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is located in Jupiter, FL and is the spring training home to the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. The complex is also home to both organizations High A Advanced and Rookie League affiliates. Opened in 1998, the complex includes a 6,871 seat Stadium and team clubhouses, batting cages, 12 full-size and 2 half-sized baseball fields as well as the surrounding landscape areas. We are seeking highly qualified, energetic, professional that will assist the Director of Grounds and Facilities in managing the irrigation system of the facility.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Director of Grounds and Head Groundskeeper, the irrigation tech will be responsible for executing the field irrigation plan for the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Spring Training Facility. Monitors sprinkler and irrigation systems and makes needed repairs to ensure system remains fully operational. Sets and maintains irrigation timers to correspond with established watering requirements. Perform general field maintenance for the facility as needed.
Essential Functions of the Position
Sets and maintains automatic irrigation systems to ensure adequate watering for all ball fields, plants, trees and shrubs. Conducts regular checks of the irrigation systems for all assigned fields and immediately notifies supervisor of any problems encountered. Monitors and maintains system water usage, sprinkler timers and clocks, and reset as necessary to conform to established watering guidelines. Installs, tests, maintains, and upgrades irrigation systems, backflow devices and other hardware associated with the systems. Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces broken sprinkler heads and irrigation lines as needed. Inspects sprinklers regularly to ensure sufficient water is supplied to all turf areas. Utilizes a soil probe to measure root zone moisture levels to avoid over or under watering and to establish and maintain deep rooting of turf. Complies with OSHA safety standards and helps ensure staff compliance. Responds to ''emergency'' repair situations as needed. Assists with mowing, weeding, trimming, and maintaining ball field turf. Prepares, maintains and restores playing fields, bullpens and pitching mounds in preparation for ball games. Provides support for other facility activities and special events. Uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes and hedge and brush trimmers. Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles and sod cutters.
Education
, Experience, and Skills Required
Graduation from High School or GED equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience in the installation, repair, and operation of controlled irrigation systems. Experience with a Toro Sentinel Irrigation system preferred. Possess a restricted pesticide application license (90 days) in Florida. Experience in Professional Baseball or Golf course maintenance is preferred. Ability to lift/move/carry items weighing up to 60lbs on a regular basis. Ability to lift/carry items weighing up to 70lbs on occasions. Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to use/operate typical grounds keeping hand tools, implements, and power equipment on a regular basis for long periods of times
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience. Medical, dental, and life insurance, 401k with employer match program, vacation after 1 year of service.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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