IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

Irrigation Technician

Responsible for the daily and weekly general maintenance of assigned irrigation equipment. This position requires a good understanding of water management principles and irrigation systems.

Their duties and responsibilities include :

• Inspecting and testing irrigation systems to identify and resolve problems
• Installing and programming irrigation controllers, timers, and rain sensors
• Repairing or replacing broken or damaged parts of irrigation systems, including heads, valves, pipes, and timers
• Regularly checking system water pressure and adjust as necessary
• Performing routine maintenance on irrigation systems to ensure efficient operation
• Designing and planning irrigation layouts as per the landscape needs
• Keeping inventory of irrigation supplies and parts
• Adhering to safety regulations and standards while working
• Recommending upgrades or modifications to improve system efficiency
• Documenting all maintenance and repair services performed, and reporting any larger issues to a supervisor or management
• Performs preventative maintenance to correct performance including elevation adjustments of heads, valves, and valve boxes
• Ability to create and read site map-colored charts / legends is a plus

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Working Conditions :

Work Availability - Varied schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.