Irrigation Technician

Position: IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title:

Irrigation Technician (0376)

Reports To:

Executive Director of Facilities

Dept/Campus:
Facilities, Planning & Construction

Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: M25

Duty Days: 261

Date Revised: 3/2025

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Maintain and repair all types of district irrigation and related equipment to minimize interruption of the education process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

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

Higher Levels of License & Certifications will be given consideration

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to operate excavators, backhoe, UTV, skid-steer, and ditch trencher

Preferred Experience:

Five years commercial experience in irrigation/plumbing including repair, service, and installation

BPAT License

Knowledge of Hunter ACC2 Clocks and Accessories, Hunter Centralus Software

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative, and dependability

* Report to work on time each day

* Troubleshoot and repair 2-Wire and multi-wire irrigation systems

* Repair and replace sprinkler heads

* Repair and replace valves

* Repair, replace, and install lateral lines and mains

* Maintain, repair, program, and replace time clocks

* Installation of new irrigation system components as directed

* Soil moisture testing

* Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis

* Respond to NISD Emergency Calls during after hours, nights, and weekends as needed

* Report to work during inclement weather unless otherwise directed

MINOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Maintain and repair sewage and sump pumps

* Maintain and repair gas lines in safe condition

* Maintain and repair drinking fountain fixtures

* Maintain and repair hot water circulating pumps and hot water heaters

* Maintain and repair all kitchen & restroom-related plumbing

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

N/A

EQUIPMENT USED:

Backhoe

Tractor

Ditch trencher

Jackhammer

Reciprocating Saw

Torches

Water pumps

Hand drill

Large, medium, and small sewer machines

Sewer Jetter

Man lifts

Dirt tampers

Shovels

Multimeter

Locator

Handheld Programmer

Station Master

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to read

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Physical Demands:

Frequent bending

Frequent stooping

Frequent light lifting

Frequent heavy lifting

Frequent kneeling

Frequent climbing of ladders, scaffolds, etc.

Frequent digging

Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height

Sensory Requirements:

Significant hearing

Near vision

Far vision

Peripheral vision

Color differentiation

Depth perception

Environment:

Subject to temperature extremes

Subject to frequent interruptions

Subject to frequent deadlines

Subject to wet slippery surfaces

Subject to enclosed spaces

Exposure to fumes

Exposure to dust

Exposure to solvents

Exposure to toxic chemicals/materials

Exposure to noise

Exposure to high voltage

Exposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice

Exposure to roof tar, grease, oils

Exposure to insulation fibers

Exposure to ceiling tile fibers

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.