Irrigation Technician

Job Purpose:   Operates, maintains and repairs existing and new irrigation systems Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time) Ensures irrigation systems are operational by routinely inspecting systems, repairing or replacing broken or missing parts, installing new irrigation fields with main and lateral lines if necessary, ensuring final grade drainage to the storm drain box, installing and repairing backflows, and reading various gauges as related to the irrigation system. Provides guidance to landscapers by answering questions regarding irrigation procedures and protocols and providing landscapers irrigation guidance in the performance of their duties. Maintains safe work area by observing established safety standards while using tools, performing equipment repairs, and cleaning work areas. Job Specifications: Education and Experience: Essential: 2 years of irrigation systems work experience Driver's License in good standing Desirable: N/A Skills and Knowledge: Essential: Working knowledge of equipment used in the development and maintenance of the irrigation systems Working knowledge of main lines, gate and ball valves to isolate breaks Ability to analyze blueprints and related drawings and make sound decisions pertaining to placement of irrigation/drainage systems Ability to map out and install extensive irrigation systems to proper specs Ability to understand and follow verbal directives Ability to use mowers, backhoes, trenchers, push mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, hands saws, small tools, waters hoses, and weed eaters Ability to drive landscaping vehicles Ability to wire irrigation clocks and valves Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers Ability to delegate tasks amongst staff Ability to repeatedly grasp and lift up to 100 lbs Ability to bend and stoop Ability to perform intensive labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions Ability to shovel dirt, sand, and other materials Desirable: Working knowledge of plant disease, insects, rodents, chemicals and methods used to control these undesirable elements Ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions Ability to work flexible hours Supervisory/Managerial Accountability: Direct: None Indirect: Landscapers