Plumbing - Irrigator

Grounds - Irrigator

Under supervision of a licensed irrigator, maintain all sprinkler systems and related equipment in top working order so as to minimize interruption of the education process caused by equipment.

Education/Certification:

Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Experience:

None

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintenance, Installation, Repair
• Maintain all underground sprinkler systems.
• Locate water leaks caused by broken heads, valves, lines, etc.
• Repair broken heads, lines, valves, etc.
• Install new sprinkler systems.
• Modify existing sprinkler systems.
• Determine appropriate parts to be used according to water pressure and system design.
• Determine the amount of parts needed to repair systems or install new systems.
• Purchase supplies from appropriate vendors.
• Check systems for appropriate operation.
• Safety
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  None
• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Various irrigation tools and equipment
• Posture:
  Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Motion:
  Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting:
  Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
• Environment:
  Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to read English. Ability to understand oral and written instructions