Irrigation Technician

Job Duties & Responsibility 

Job Title: Irrigation Technician

Compensation: $20.00 an hour

Job Status: Full-time

Reports To: Superintendent

Prepared by: Regional Manager

Job Overview

Full-time

Description

Summary:

Job Summary: 

Responsible for the daily and weekly general maintenance of assigned irrigation equipment. This position requires a good understanding of water management principles and irrigation systems.

Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Inspecting and testing irrigation systems to identify and resolve problems

• Installing and programming irrigation controllers, timers, and rain sensors

• Repairing or replacing broken or damaged parts of irrigation systems, including heads, valves, pipes, and timers

• Regularly checking system water pressure and adjust as necessary

• Performing routine maintenance on irrigation systems to ensure efficient operation

• Designing and planning irrigation layouts as per the landscape needs

• Keeping inventory of irrigation supplies and parts

• Adhering to safety regulations and standards while working

• Recommending upgrades or modifications to improve system efficiency

• Documenting all maintenance and repair services performed, and reporting any larger issues to a supervisor or management

• Performs preventative maintenance to correct performance including elevation adjustments of heads, valves and valve boxes

• Ability to create and read site map-colored charts/legends is a plus

Requirements: 

• Two full-time years (24 months) of progressively responsible grounds irrigation care and maintenance work in a golf course, municipal, commercial or parks setting

• Must have a current valid State of California driver’s license

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the general game of golf is helpful.

• Must be able to operate trucks and motorized equipment necessary for golf course maintenance and have the ability to work independently.

• Requires ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on service area

• Varied weather conditions are expected

• Will work near mechanical equipment and hot surfaces

• Will work with aerosol and other cleaning chemicals.

Work Availability - Varied schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.