Irrigation Technician

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, performs irrigation work at specific job sites.
• Demonstrates ability to work safely by using proper tools for specific tasks, and all irrigation work is performed based on prescribed Jensen standards of landscape irrigation.
• Consistently shows up for work on time at the assigned location.
• If unable to work, notifies the Supervisor immediately.
• Shows up for work fully dressed in appropriate uniform including approved footwear.
• Unloads the vehicle after work and loads it for the next day of work; maintains vehicle by keeping it clean and organized.
• May direct/lead the work of 1-2 laborers and instructs other technicians on work to be performed.
• Reads and understands irrigation plans.
• Creates as-built drawings, site activity maps, irrigation diagnostics, and work orders.
• Repairs all types of pipe including copper and asbestos cement; installs and repairs various sprinkler systems and irrigation valves; performs main line repairs up to and including 3" pipes.
• Positions sprinklers appropriately and correctly in relation to grade, curbs, walls, and windows.
• Disassembles, troubleshoots, and repairs solenoid-operated irrigation control valves; demonstrates the ability to install a new replacement valve.
• Demonstrates ability to make proper flow control adjustments.
• Turns controllers on and off and manually operates a single station from the controller.
• Checks irrigation programs on the controller and can operate a valve electronically by remote and programs irrigation controllers.
• Installs remote harnesses.
• Performs work and uses tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner (drills, jackhammers, trenchers, tampers).
• Accurately fills out and signs the time cards with hours worked and work orders for each site/project for each day worked.
• Makes a parts list for materials needed.
• Reports any injury or illness immediately to the Supervisor.
• Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper and safe operation and reports problems to the Supervisor immediately.
• Reports unsafe work conditions or practices to the Supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 3 - 5 years experience in irrigation; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above.
• Valid California Driver License with a clean DMV record is required.
• Must possess or become a Certified [Irrigation Technician].
• Knowledge of landscape and maintenance techniques, methods, and tools.
• Complete knowledge of irrigation wiring, wire troubleshooting and wire fault locating.
• Pipe – Recognizes and understands the applications and differences between class and schedule rated PVC pipe.
• Sprinkler and nozzle selection – Demonstrates the ability to select the proper sprinkler nozzle for a given area that is compatible with the equipment in use.
• Has a basic understanding of electrical and electronic circuitry, and demonstrates the ability to perform minor controller repairs.
• Demonstrates the ability to turn controllers on and off.
• Knows how to manually operate a single station from the controller, and how to use a Rain Master remote control unit.
• Power tools and equipment – Demonstrates the ability to safely and properly use drills, jackhammers, trenchers, and tampers.
• Knowledge and understanding of water management issues such as budgeting, conversions, GMP, GPH, CCF, HCF, acres, feet.
• Understands the basics of distribution uniformity.
• Understands the basics of pipe sizing, GPM flow rates, and velocity.
• Understands hydrozone issues such as sun/shade, plant, slope, soil structure.
• Understands and recognizes types of soil and field capacity.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions from supervisor and management.
• Ability to work with and assist crew members.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Proficiency of all irrigation s, knowledge, and equipment use.
• Advanced understanding of sprinkler positioning and adjustments.
• Recognition and understanding of the basic signs of plant stress.
• Maintain valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.