Irrigation Technician

Job Duties & Responsibility

Job Title:

Irrigation Technician

Compensation: $20.00 an hour

Job Status:
Full-time

Reports To:

Superintendent

Prepared by:
Regional Manager

Full-time

Description

Summary:

Job Summary:

Responsible for the daily and weekly general maintenance of assigned irrigation equipment. This position requires a good understanding of water management principles and irrigation systems.

Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Inspecting and testing irrigation systems to identify and resolve problems
• Installing and programming irrigation controllers, timers, and rain sensors
• Repairing or replacing broken or damaged parts of irrigation systems, including heads, valves, pipes, and timers
• Regularly checking system water pressure and adjust as necessary
• Performing routine maintenance on irrigation systems to ensure efficient operation
• Designing and planning irrigation layouts as per the landscape needs
• Keeping inventory of irrigation supplies and parts
• Adhering to safety regulations and standards while working
• Recommending upgrades or modifications to improve system efficiency
• Documenting all maintenance and repair services performed, and reporting any larger issues to a supervisor or management
• Performs preventative maintenance to correct performance including elevation adjustments of heads, valves and valve boxes
• Ability to create and read site map-colored charts/legends is a plus

Requirements:

• Two full-time years (24 months) of progressively responsible grounds irrigation care and maintenance work in a golf course, municipal, commercial or parks setting
• Must have a current valid State of California driver’s license

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the general game of golf is helpful.
• Must be able to operate trucks and motorized equipment necessary for golf course maintenance and have the ability to work independently.
• Requires ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on service area
• Varied weather conditions are expected
• Will work near mechanical equipment and hot surfaces
• Will work with aerosol and other cleaning chemicals.

Work Availability - Varied schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.