Irrigation Technician

Overview

Performs irrigation installation, repair, and maintenance on job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• as-built drawings
• sprinkler positioning
• pipe repairs
• valve troubleshooting
• irrigation controllers
• equipment inspection

Tasks

-Reports unsafe work conditions or practices to the Supervisor immediately -Creates as-built drawings, site activity maps, irrigation diagnostics, and work orders -Installs remote harnesses -Positions sprinklers appropriately and correctly in relation to grade, curbs, walls, and windows -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 -Reports any injury or illness immediately to the Supervisor -Disassembles, trouble shoots, and repairs solenoid operated irrigation control valves; -Consistently shows up for work on time at the assigned location. If unable to work, notifies the Supervisor immediately -May direct/lead the work of 1-2 laborers and instructs other technicians on work to be performed -Accurately fills out and signs the time cards with hours worked and work orders for each site/project for each day worked -Performs work and uses tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner (drills, jackhammers, trenchers, tampers) -Checks irrigation programs on the controller and can operate a valve electronically by remote and programs irrigation controllers -Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper and safe operation and reports problems to the Supervisor immediately -Makes a parts list for materials needed -Unloads the vehicle after work and loads it for next day of work; maintains vehicle by keeping it clean and organized -Turns controllers on and off and manually operates a single station from the controller

Requirements

• irrigation
• water management
• power tools
• microsoft office
• 3-5 years
• driver's license

What You Bring

-Reads and understands irrigation plans -Knowledge of landscape and maintenance techniques methods and tools -Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, lifts, pushes and pull materials and equipment to complete job tasks -Knows how to manually operate a single station from the controller, and how to use a Rain Master remote control unit -3 -5 years’ experience in irrigation; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above -Ability to work in various positions including, but not limited to, standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extending periods -Knowledge and understanding of water management issues such as budgeting, conversions, GMP, GPH, CCF, HCF, acres, feet -Demonstrates ability to make proper flow control adjustments -Power tools and equipment - Demonstrates the ability to safely and properly use drills, jackhammers, trenchers, and tampers -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 -Ability to deal courteously with the public -Must possess or become a Certified -Advanced understanding of sprinkler positioning and adjustments -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 -Understands the basics of pipe sizing, G.P.M. flow rates, and velocity -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 -Basic Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office -Demonstrates the ability to install a new replacement valve -Maintain valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record -Ability to work with and assist crew members -Understands the basics of distribution uniformity. -Ability to follow verbal instructions from supervisor and management -Shows up for work fully dressed in appropriate uniform including approved footwear -Proficiency of all Irrigation ID skills, knowledge, and equipment use -Recognition and understanding of the basic signs of plant stress -Ability to lift 50 lbs. of weight frequently throughout the day -Valid California Driver License with a clean DMV record is required -Understands and recognizes types of soil and field capacity -Understands hydrozone issues sun/shade, plant, slope, soil structure

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Benefits

-Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance -Company Provided Life/AD&D -7 Paid Holidays -The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances -Employee Equity Program -Referral Bonuses Programs -Best-in-Class Learning Management System -Career Advancement Opportunities -5 Days Paid Jury Duty -On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay -Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts -3 Days Paid Bereavement -Employee Assistance Program -Education Assistance

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