Service Technician

Essential Job Functions

• Installs irrigation systems for new construction and remodels.
• Winterizes irrigation system.
• Installs and tests backflow prevention devices.
• Repairs district irrigation systems (e.g., repairs and replaces sprinkler heads and valves, PVC pipe and fittings, sells copper pipe and fittings, installs pipe repair clamps).
• Maintains and tests all backflow devices on district systems and equipment (e.g., boilers, soap dispensers, dishwashers, sprinkling systems).
• Gathers and inputs site data, programs and monitors computerized sprinkler control system.
• Programs, repairs and adjusts digital and electro-mechanical sprinkler codes.
• Installs, adjusts, troubleshoots and repairs timers, pressure regulators, valves (pneumatic, solenoid, and flushometer) and backflow preventers.
• Auxiliary in reviewing work requests and job assignments.
• Auxiliary in designing district irrigation systems.
• Maintains a repair truck and shop with material and tool inventory. Drives truck to repair and installation sites. Inspects and conducts tests on new, contractor installed, irrigation systems. Assists with walkthroughs and final inspections.
• Maintains records of backflow device tests; prepares and submits related reports.
• Repairs damage from vandalism, such as broken heads.
• Auxiliary in ordering of replacement parts. Fills out PIP sheets for submission to foreman.
• Auxiliary in determining supply and equipment requirements, locates vendors, arranges bids, prepares price information form (PIF) for submission to foreman.
• On call for troubleshooting and emergency repairs during irrigation season.
• Augers, cleans and maintains drainage systems.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience is preferred relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical functions.
• Knowledge of service, repair, remodel and new construction of irrigation systems
• Knowledge of irrigation codes and safety procedures
• Ability to install and repair piping and fixtures
• Ability to program temperature and timing systems
• Ability to read blueprints, legends, plot plans, configurations and charts
• Knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS) preferred
• Ability to maintain inventory and property.
• Ability to use small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery.

Physical Demands

• Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.