Irrigation Crew Leader at Quail West Foundation Inc – Naples, Florida

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Irrigation Supervisor to join our Grounds Team!

Quail West is a leading private golf and country club that prides itself on providing world-class facilities for Members and their guests and an extraordinary and inclusive, yet unpretentious lifestyle. One of Southwest Florida’s most welcoming clubs, Quail West’s courses, facilities and services are shared by a limited number of members to enhance the quality of the member experience.

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Summary:

Will exhibit proficiency in all tasks associated with the daily care and maintenance of a private upscale community. The position will have a primary focus on irrigation repair, maintenance and supervision of irrigation technicians while maintaining the community’s appearance to Quail West standards.

• This is a Full-Time position
• Pay rate: $26-$28/hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:15pm (+1 weekend a month 6am-9am)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will energetically support all training activities with this department to ensure consistency throughout the community.
• Will perform all duties in a safe operating manner while wearing all required safety equipment.
• Will remain current with irrigation techniques and how it applies to personal safety, environmental safety, cost of materials, proper application practices and care of pump stations.
• Will operate irrigation controllers.
• Will perform Irrigation controller repairs.
• Will program the irrigation computer.
• Will order and maintain all parts inventory.
• Will track wire and make repairs.
• Will hand water new plantings and perform wet checks.
• Will adjust and repair irrigation system as needed.
• Will perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exhibit professionalism and leadership qualities through own self-actions.
• Must be compliant with and actively support a drug free workplace.
• Comply with all rules and regulations as stated whether verbal or written.
• Will energetically support all training activities with this department to ensure consistency throughout grounds operation.
• Will perform all duties of Operator 3 with excellence but not be limited to these tasks.
• Will perform all duties in a safe operating manner while wearing all required safety equipment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Hands-on experience in commercial or agricultural irrigation, including a minimum of two-years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, stand and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Will comply with all safety procedures, requirements, and regulations.
• Will work 1 weekend a month, 6 am - 9am shift
• Requires individual to spend long periods of time on their feet, walking, standing, or stooping.
• Must be well groomed and maintain a neat, clean, and well-kept physical appearance.