Water Plant Technician

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited! 

Job Summary 
The Water & Irrigation Department Manager is responsible for the leadership, administration, operation, maintenance, and strategic management of all water distribution, irrigation, pumping, and filtration throughout property. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with management responsibilities, overseeing personnel, budgeting, regulatory compliance, inventory control, preventive maintenance programs, and long-term water resource planning.

Irrigation Department Manager ensures the efficient delivery of water to water customers while promoting sustainability, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship. This role serves as the primary leader for the club's water management operations and works collaboratively with Agronomy, Facilities, and Club Leadership.

Reporting Structure 
    •     Reports to the General Manager

Supervises 

• Water Plant Technicians
• Irrigation Technicians
• Outside Contractors and Vendors related to water systems

Essential Leadership & Management Responsibilities
Department Leadership

•    Lead, develop, train, and mentor water plant and irrigation personnel.
•    Establish departmental goals, performance standards, and operating procedures. 
•    Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
•    Create daily, weekly, and seasonal work schedules. 
•    Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. 
•    Ensure staff are properly trained on equipment operation, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
 

Administrative Responsibilities

•    Assist in development and management of annual departmental budgets.
•    Monitor and control labor, equipment, chemical, utility, and repair expenses.
•    Track and analyze water consumption, pumping costs, and irrigation efficiency metrics.
•    Maintain detailed maintenance records, inspections, repairs, inventory, and compliance documentation.
•    Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership regarding system performance, capital improvements, and water conservation initiatives.
•    Coordinate vendor relationships, service agreements, and contractor activities. Assist in billing for services rendered.
•    Assist in ensuring customers have agreements and we keep accurate records. 
•    Ensure customers that desire to disconnect our services are disconnected.

Technical Responsibilities
Irrigation Management

•    Oversee all irrigation scheduling, programming, and system optimization.
•    Adjust irrigation schedules to maximize water efficiency.
•    Ensure proper operation of irrigation control systems, central control software, and field devices.
•    Manage installation, repair, and replacement of irrigation lines, valves, sprinkler heads, wiring, and controllers.
•    Manage call allocations for irrigation services and water hook-ups.
 

Water Distribution Systems

•    Oversee all irrigation scheduling, programming, and system optimization. Operate and maintain pumps, lift stations, wells, reservoirs, filtration systems, and distribution infrastructure.
•    Monitor water pressure, flow rates, and system performance.
•    Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, equipment failures, leaks, or distribution disruptions.
•    Implement preventive maintenance programs for all water-related assets.
•    Coordinate emergency repairs to minimize downtime and service interruptions.

Equipment & Asset Management

•    Maintain inventories of irrigation parts, tools, and equipment.
•    Oversee equipment replacement planning and procurement.
•    Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable operating condition.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

•    Ensure complian