Irrigation & Grounds Technician - Memorial Park

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in California is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to manage reclaimed and domestic irrigation for all landscaped areas, operate and program irrigation controllers, and follow a written watering schedule.

You will inspect systems, perform repairs on sprinkler heads and pipes, install soaker hoses, maintain equipment and vehicles, assist families with grounds requests, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards across the grounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum 1-year large scale irrigation experience required.
• Have a proactive approach and be able to meet deadlines and complete scheduled work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate heavy-duty equipment, company vehicles, a variety of hand tools, including shovels, valve keys, pipe wrenches, etc. Experience with these tools is preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to problem solve taking into consideration a number of variables in standard and unique situations.
• Valid California Driver's License, including state required levels of active auto insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program automatic irrigation controllers and/or apply irrigation water manually to landscaped areas of the park, following a written schedule provided by the Grounds Supervisor.
• Observe system operations and report all observed deficiencies in writing to the Grounds Supervisor at the close of each shift's watering schedule.
• Identify problems and perform repair work on malfunctioning sprinkler heads, broken lateral pipes, risers, valves, or any other elements of the irrigation system, with or without assistance from the repair crew.
• Identify and operate irrigation mainline and lateral valves throughout the memorial park.
• Using a written schedule, irrigate previously closed individual interment spaces on an as-needed basis.
• Proactively install "soaker" hoses and sprinklers to address dry patches in lawns during the growing season, as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the assigned vehicle at all times; immediately report any mechanical problems to the Mechanical Shop and the Grounds Supervisor.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe operating order for both employees and clients by reporting all observed hazards.
• Maintain work areas and supply storage areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, tools, and materials required for proper irrigation operations by informing the Supervisor when supplies may be running low.
• Assist client families in a compassionate and caring manner with grounds maintenance requests.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Skills

Irrigation operation

Troubleshooting

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Pipes and valves

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in California is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to manage reclaimed and domestic irrigation for all landscaped areas, operate and program irrigation controllers, and follow a written watering schedule.

You will inspect systems, perform repairs on sprinkler heads and pipes, install soaker hoses, maintain equipment and vehicles, assist families with grounds requests, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards across the grounds.