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.