What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation System Technician I position at City of Boca Raton?
General Definition of Work:
Performs intermediate skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and care of irrigation systems and pumps; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over subordinate workers.
- Operate wire-tracking device locating irrigation wires.
- Operate trencher and knowledge of operating procedures.
- Repairs and maintains irrigation systems and pumps;
- Digs ditches for irrigation lines.
- Helps disassemble pumps, replaces defective parts, and reassembles pump.
- Checks all pump stations for leaks and ensure proper operation.
- Check all pump stations for proper operation and troubleshooting.
- Checks drinking fountains for leaks, faulty or missing handles; makes necessary repairs and ensures proper operations;
- Checks showers for broken lines, leaks, missing handles and shower heads and makes needed repairs.
- Checks clocks, timers, valves, and heads.
- Replaces missing heads; repairs broken lines.
- Repair hydraulic Irrigation system.
- Operate and troubleshoot Motorola Computerized Controllers.
- Monitors Central Computer for operation of field satellites.
- Programs Central Computer as needed.
- Operates and troubleshoots field satellites.
Related Tasks:
- Make monthly inspection of areas using reclaim water per EPA guidelines.
- Responds to call after hours.
- two-week rotation on standby for callback for emergency service.
- Makes list of necessary supplies, parts, equipment, and tools to be stocke on repair truck.
- Performs related tasks as required.
- tools, materials, and equipment used in irrigation system maintenance and repair work.
- materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of irrigation system repair and maintenance.
- safety precautions applicable to the duties of the job.
- operation, maintenance, and repair of electric irrigation controllers.
- understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- use common hand tools.
- operate required machinery and equipment.
- perform manual labor for extended periods.
- direct the work of others.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Basic computer operation knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school: and
Six (6) months of experience in pump maintenance or irrigation system work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic Irrigation Design Certificate.
Basic computer experience.
Certifications / Professional Licenses:
The position may require other special licenses or certificates.
Satisfactory completion of Motorola Irrigation System & Trouble Shooting Class, with the requisite Motorola STS Toolbox software, including the competent ability to operate the Motorola ICC and STS software, as certified by Motorola, within six (6) months of employment.
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
Special Requirements:
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder's helmet, face shield, safety harness, safety vest, and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, electrical hazards, confined spaces, heights, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and moving mechanical parts.
Post-Offer Background Requirements:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers' Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
Salary : $20 - $27
