AGSA Public

Located southwest of Edmonton and situated along the dramatic banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Blackhawk is widely considered one of Canada’s premier private facilities. Created by Alberta’s own Rod Whitman, Blackhawk was among the first modern day, minimalist designs in the country, offering wide fairways, rugged bunkering and dynamic green sites. Ranked as the Best New Course in Western Canada by Golf Digest when it opened in 2003, and currently ranked 14th in Canada by SCORE Golf Magazine, Blackhawk Golf Club has all the amenities and atmosphere that you would expect from world class private club and is committed to providing an unforgettable golf and social experience.

Description of Role

The Irrigation Technician will work closely with the assistant superintendent and superintendent to maintain the irrigation system. The successful candidate will also assist with some of the day-to-day maintenance of the golf course as required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Report to Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent • Repair pipe leaks • Fix or replace sprinkler components • Level and edge sprinkler heads • Conduct a complete irrigation system inventory and update computer database • Assist with irrigation programming • Hand water and set up roller bases as needed for dry spots • Assist with fall blowout • Update sprinkler cap yardage • Maintain drainage system by flushing lines and cleaning catch basins and daylights • Assist with other projects or day-to-day maintenance of the course as required

Desired Experience

The candidate must possess: • Positive attitude • Commitment to contribute to a team environment • Willingness to learn • Enjoy working in a physically active work environment • Valid Drivers License The ideal candidate will also possess: • Golf course maintenance experience • Experience maintaining an irrigation system • Turfgrass diploma/degree or currently enrolled in a program

Compensation and Perks

• Competitive wage • Golfing privileges • Education – annual AGSA conference

Additional Details

This is an ideal position for a student looking to gain some practical skills in the golf industry. We would be willing to work with specific learning goals in other areas of the golf course while maintaining irrigation duties as the priority.

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Ready to Apply?

Mike Johnson

780-470-5610

mike@playblackhawk.com

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