Irrigation Technician

Responsibilities

• Performs irrigation work at specific job sites
• Demonstrates ability to work safely by using proper tools for specific tasks
• 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 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, and performs main line repairs up to and including 3" pipes
• Positions sprinklers appropriately and correctly in relation to grade, curbs, walls, and windows
• Disassembles, trouble shoots, 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
• Knowledge of landscape and maintenance techniques methods and tools
• Complete knowledge of irrigation wiring, wire trouble shooting 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 tum 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, G.P.M. flow rates, and velocity
• Understands hydrozone issues 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