Irrigation Technician

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, performs irrigation work at specific job sites.
• 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 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.
• 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, troubleshoots, and repairs solenoid operated irrigation control valves.
• Demonstrates ability to make proper flow control adjustments.
• Turns controllers on and off and manually operates a single station from the controller.
• Performs work and uses tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner (drills, jackhammers, trenchers, tampers).

• 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 Certified.
• 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.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions from supervisor and management.
• Basic Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office.
• 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.