Assistant Irrigation Technician

Starting Date: Immediately

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Facility Services - Grapevine, Texas Open in Google Maps

Title: Assistant Irrigation Technician Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Grounds Foreman Pay Grade: Auxiliary 3

Dept./School: Facility Services Date Revised: 10/2020

Assist in maintenance, repairs and replacement of irrigation systems within the district.

• Assist in the design, maintenance and implementation of all components of the irrigation system including mechanical and electrical systems
• Locate and chart all water lines, electrical lines, controls, valves, disconnects and other installed items associated with irrigation systems.
• Adjust and regulate irrigation schedules for the appropriate season.
• Maintains inventory of parts associated with irrigation system
• Keep grounds around irrigation systems in good repair and appearance at all times.
• Perform winterizing procedures to prevent weather damage.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Accurately report work hours using a time clock
• Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Employee Standards of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot valve malfunctions
• Working knowledge of electronic devices (volt/ohmmeter, wire tracer)
• General knowledge of irrigation control operations and functions
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely and workable manner
• Ability to lift tools, supplies, materials, and equipment in the performance required
• Ability to operate equipment associated with grounds maintenance

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a record of safe driving
• Texas Licensed Landscape Irrigator a plus

• One (1) year related to irrigation systems and grounds maintenance

Hand tools, pipe cutters and threaders, testing equipment, leak locator, welding equipment, soldering torch, flaring tools, pumps, wrenches, trucks, forklifts, digging equipment, trenching equipment, digging tools

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Lifting of up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent bending, standing, and crawling and climbing ladders
• Work in all weather conditions

• None

Position Type: Full-Time