Allen Yarbrough
Irrigation Technician / Golf Course Maintenance
Cottonwood Heights
Summary
Bringing a positive attitude and strong work ethic, with solid foundation in landscaping principles and grounds maintenance. Knowledge of turf management and irrigation systems combined with skills in lawn care and equipment handling. Dedicated to maintaining a beautiful and healthy course.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Irrigation Technician
Promontory Conservancy
05.2025 - Current
- Repair and install main and lateral irrigation lines from 3/4" up to 6"
- Repair and install valve assemblies
- Maintain electronic clocks, timers, decoders, and sensors; performing wire tracing if necessary
- Repair and install drip and spray irrigation lines
- Repair and install sprinkler heads
- Apply seed and fertilizer when needed
- Appropriately use all necessary hand tools and power tools.
Certified Ski / Snowboard Instructor
Solitude Mountain Resort
11.2024 - Current
- Organized and instructed 350+ hours in lessons this season.
- Demonstrate techniques based on established course framework and student ability levels.
- Boost customer satisfaction by providing personalized guidance and support throughout the sessions.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns or issues related to lessons or equipment rental.
Irrigation Technician
Grand Elk Golf Club
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained accurate records of all irrigation maintenance tasks, facilitating effective communication with supervisors and team members.
- Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
- Reduced water waste by implementing precise irrigation scheduling for optimal plant growth.
- Troubleshot complex issues within existing irrigation systems to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
Supervisor of Ski & Ride School
Granby Ranch
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
Greenskeeper
Granby Ranch
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Operated mowers, tractors, bobcat, and other golf course machinery as assigned.
- Trained new employees on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in golf course maintenance, specifically regarding green maintenance and the daily changing of cups/pins.
- Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
Snow Sports Instructor
Granby Ranch
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Played an active role in various resort events, contributing to the overall success of the snowsports season by engaging with guests and promoting a positive atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships with resort guests by actively participating in après-ski events, promoting a sense of community among visitors.
- Expanded student knowledge on various snowsport techniques, enabling them to progress from beginner to advanced levels over time.
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Granby Ranch
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Mowed fairways, tees, collars, approaches, greens, rough, and driving range.
- Operated bunker machine, hand pull weeds from bunkers
- Cut cups on greens using red, white, blue placements
- Used power tools such as edge trimmers, hedge saws, weed-eaters, and leaf blowers to keep cart path clean
- Operated blowers, aerators, dryject and sprayers
- Performed course setup, moving tee positions, gathering trash, and making sure ball washers were full
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Crowder College
Neosho, MO 05.2001 -
Skills
Professionalism and punctuality
Positive attitude and motivation
Sprinkler system installations
Irrigation systems
Drainage solutions
Turf management
Affiliations
United States Marine Corps Veteran
Certification
10-Hour OSHA
Timeline
Irrigation Technician
Promontory Conservancy
05.2025 - Current
Certified Ski / Snowboard Instructor
Solitude Mountain Resort
11.2024 - Current
Irrigation Technician
Grand Elk Golf Club
04.2024 - 10.2024
Supervisor of Ski & Ride School
Granby Ranch
10.2023 - 04.2024
Greenskeeper
Granby Ranch
04.2023 - 10.2023
Snow Sports Instructor
Granby Ranch
11.2022 - 04.2023
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Granby Ranch
04.2022 - 10.2022
10-Hour OSHA
01-2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Crowder College
05.2001 -
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