Irrigation System Technician

Position Summary

Performs maintenance and repairs to the existing irrigation system and assists in planning and installing new irrigation systems throughout the Cemetery. Monitors the performance of the Cemetery-wide stormwater drainage system, tracks problem areas, coordinates contracted cleaning, and makes recommendations for repair or replacement of catch basins and drainage pipes. Monitors conditions of roads, filling potholes as necessary, making recommendations for contracted patching or asphalt replacement and assisting in overseeing their work. Assists in coordinating the work of full-time or seasonal staff when available to assist with maintenance, repair or improvement of irrigation, drainage or road systems. Supports their supervisor in determining the infrastructure department budget, tracks materials and supplies and makes purchases. May be required to assist other departments, including interments or facilities maintenance, as assigned by supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance tasks and repairs to irrigation system, spigots and irrigation heads using hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment as necessary etc.
• Installs new irrigation lines and maintains existing lines.
• Purchases tools, equipment and materials required for irrigation system maintenance and repair.
• Assists with the yearly start-up and shutdown of the irrigation system, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Establishes and follows start-up, preventive maintenance, and shut down checklists.
• Seeks input from other staff to identify and correct problems throughout the grounds.
• Covers repairs by outside contractors as necessary.
• Works with GIS specialist to document all irrigation system changes and check accuracy of existing GIS irrigation map.
• Maintains all fountains in the Cemetery.
• Cleans or replaces filters, and monitors operation of pumps, piping and other aspects of the fountains.
• Makes repairs or coordinates contracted repairs as necessary.
• Documents issues related to drainage system as observed or reported by other staff.
• Maintains all fountains in the Cemetery.
• Cleans or replaces filters, and monitors operation of pumps, piping and other aspects of the fountains.
• Makes repairs or coordinates contracted repairs as necessary.
• Performs regular maintenance and coordinates repairs.
• Maintains all fountains in the Cemetery.
• Cleans or replaces filters, and monitors operation of pumps, piping and other aspects of the fountains.
• Makes repairs or coordinates contracted repairs as necessary.
• Performs minor repairs and assists in planning for capital repairs.
• Fills small potholes in roads, and tracks condition of larger potholes or deterioration.
• Aids in determining priorities for road patching or asphalt replacement and overseeing contracted work.
• Aids in snow removal from roads and paths.
• Performs tasks requiring knowledge and experience operating a variety of general maintenance equipment such as backhoe, jackhammer, and dump truck with trailer.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college education preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience installing and maintaining multi-zone irrigation systems.
• Three to five years’ experience using a variety of hand and power tools including tools for plumbing and masonry, hammer drills, chipping hammers, circular saws, grinders, etc.
• Experience working with and around heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, jackhammers, compressors and other heavy equipment.
• Must be able to act independently and oversee outside contractors.
• Able to establish priorities and organize work.
• Able to deal with stressful situations and be flexible as work demands.
• Knowledge of cemetery maintenance and construction procedures and equipment is desirable.
• Able to read a ruler, map and use basic math skills.
• Necessary computer skills: ability to read and navigate digital maps and plans, knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Massachusetts 2B Hoisting and license within one year of date of hire.
• Follow all safety policies and regulations to contribute to a safe working environment.
• Participate in all safety training and safety meetings.
• Mechanical experience is a plus.