Sprinkler Irrigation Technician III ( May underfill at a level II and I)

Typical Duties

• Assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, fittings, valves, heads, and fixtures of irrigation, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications by use of screws, bolts, and plastic solvents.
• Works with all levels of staff to make recommendations and/or adjustments to resolve a variety of irrigation problems and issues; makes visits to survey landscape and soil conditions, determines and implements site requirements, observes system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Installs, tests and maintains systems for automatic or mode operation controls of pumps, valves, and other typical industrial equipment.
• Repairs and services water distribution and sewage facilities, landscape water sprinkler systems, and waste/vent systems, using hand and power tools.
• Reads and interprets blue prints in order to install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metal and non-metal materials. Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, solder, and plastic solvents.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, water heaters and water softeners, and decorative water fountains piping and pumps.
• Maintains pump stations and back flow preventers in an operable condition and responds to any alarms caused by equipment malfunction.
• Serves as a technical resource for irrigation systems management and water conservation.
• Participates in meetings as required; attend training seminars, vendor demonstrations, and courses to remain current with the latest techniques and technologies.
• Operates heavy equipment, snowplows, blowers, backhoes, or other similar equipment as needed to perform the responsibilities of the position or in emergencies.
• Performs tasks required to complete projects; including preparation and clean up responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of sprinkler irrigation components with [number] years of repair/maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, sketches, work orders, drawings and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to operate various equipment including hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment will be required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A will be required, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Requires backflow certification, which must be acquired within six months of employment.
• IPS Glue certification and electrical wire and troubleshooting certification required or must be acquired within six months of employment.

Qualifications for Sprinkler Irrigation Technician II

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of sprinkler irrigation components with [number] years of repair/maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, sketches, work orders, drawings and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to operate various equipment including hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment will be required.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A will be required, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Requires backflow certification, which must be acquired within six months of employment.

Qualifications for Sprinkler Irrigation Technician I

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must have a basic knowledge of sprinkler irrigation components.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, drawings and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to operate various equipment including hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment may be required.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A will be required, or ability to obtain within six months.