Irrigation Technician

Position: Irrigation Technician Department: Landscape
Status: Full-time, Hourly
Pay:$16.38 per hour
Reports to: Irrigation Supervisor
Benefits: Full Benefits-eligible including Health and Flex, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Amenities, and Parking.
Retirement: State Employee Retirement System (GSEPS)
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Irrigation Technician ensures irrigation systems across Jekyll Island Authority landscaping work properly. The technician will install new underground piping and make repairs as necessary.

Description:

• Makes daily observations of turf, shrubs, and trees for irrigation needs and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains and tests sprinkler system controllers via routine visual testing of system components such as electronic control board; tests and replaces electrical wiring and related components, using test meter, soldering equipment, and wire strippers.
• Drives truck with appropriate attachments to deliver pipe and haul tools and equipment to specified installation worksite.
• Operates crawler-type trench diggers to dig trenches along pre-stakes routes or areas.
• Supports landscape construction projects as needed.
• Installs water lines; mends lines following the detection of leaks by visual inspection; tests for freezes in lines before winter startup.
• Measures plastic pipe to specified length and cuts using handsaw; applies plastic cement to the pipe as required.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of sprinkler heads, valves, and other spare parts used in irrigation systems.
• Assists the Director of Landscaping with projects as needed.
• Works with others on Landscape projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of commercial or residential irrigation systems or relevant plumbing and landscape experience.
• May consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• A valid driver's license is required; CDL is a plus
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be cooperative with the ability to work with a small team.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• More than 50% of the typical workday will be spent crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and grasping.
• Between 25% and 50% of the typical workday will be spent climbing stairs, lifting, pulling, and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Less than 25% of the typical workday will be spent balancing, sitting, and crawling.
• Sensory abilities required are feeling and touching, with more than 50% of the time spent talking and hearing.
• Visual abilities to perform tasks are operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach.
• Required to perform work both inside and outside. Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity, occasionally adverse weather conditions, and occasional extreme cold.
• Will be exposed to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to chemicals, and subject to vibration.
• May be subjected to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, or poor ventilation.
• Noise levels are considered normal to loud.

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