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Posted: 29-Jul-25
Location: Hobbit’s Glen, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $48,500 – $56,000
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Preferred Education:
As the Irrigation/Spray Technician at Hobbit’s Glen, you will play a vital role in maintaining the impeccable condition of the golf course. Working under supervision, this experienced-level position involves operating tools and light equipment essential for golf course construction and maintenance. Your primary focus will be ensuring optimal irrigation systems and turf health through a variety of hands-on tasks and equipment operation.
Your responsibilities will include performing repairs and maintenance on all irrigation equipment, assisting in installing and maintaining sprinkler and drainage systems, watering designated areas using various methods, conducting irrigation system audits, and mowing different areas of the course using large motorized equipment. You will also operate a variety of hand and power tools necessary for golf course upkeep, apply sprays and fertilizers as directed, and conduct preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure everything is in top working condition.
In this role, you will work closely with a supervisor, following directives to ensure the turfgrass is maintained to the highest standards. Your attention to detail and expertise in irrigation systems will be crucial in preserving the quality of the golf course at Hobbit’s Glen.
This is an excellent opportunity for a new irrigation technician looking to launch their career in the golf industry. We also strongly encourage students currently enrolled in a turfgrass program—or those looking to begin one—to apply. Columbia Association offers tuition assistance to support your continued education, making this an ideal position for someone eager to learn while gaining valuable, high-level experience on the course.
- Experience in irrigation equipment repair and maintenance
- Knowledge of sprinkler and drainage system installation and repair
- Ability to operate various tools and equipment for golf course maintenance
- Familiarity with applying sprays and fertilizers to turf areas
- Capability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Previous experience in turfgrass maintenance preferred
- Must be 18 years old
- Be customer service oriented
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License
- Pass a DOT Physical
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
About Columbia Association
Columbia Association (CA) is a nonprofit community services corporation that manages Columbia, MD, home to approximately 100,000 people. Columbia was founded in 1967 by James Rouse and his Howard Research and Development Company. Rouse sought to build a complete city that would respect the land, provide for the growth of people and, ultimately make a profit. CA operates: 3 full-service fitness clubs, 5 tennis clubs, 4 indoor swimming pools and a hot water therapy pool, 23 outdoor swimming pools, including two Mini-WaterParks, Columbia Archives, Columbia Art Center, Columbia DogPark, Columbia Ice Rink, Columbia SportsPark and SkatePark, Fairway Hills Golf Club, Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club, Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, Youth and Teen Center at The Barn. In addition, CA maintains nearly 3,600 acres of open space as a permanent asset to the community. Neighborhood amenities include lakes, parks, tot lots, basketball and tennis courts and 95 miles of pathways to connect residents to amenities. CA offers many programs and activities for community members to enjoy. CA also works to encourage the community to embrace its diversity, not only in race b
ut in age, religion, gender and economic status as well. CA strives to ensure all of its programs and services are accessible to persons with disabilities and to all Columbia residents, regardless of income.
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