Irrigation Technician

AZ MetroScapes, Inc.; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AZ MetroScapes, Inc. is seeking an Irrigation Technician to operate, service and repair the golf facility's irrigation system. You will perform preventive maintenance, identify wet and dry zones, and ensure reliable system operation through routine inspections and timely repairs.

You will follow safety practices, maintain equipment inventories, and document repairs. Valid driver's license required; English proficiency may be needed to communicate with staff and read manuals.

Qualifications

• Certificate or college/technical school training required or equivalent experience.
• Regular attendance and reliability are expected.
• English reading/speaking may be required to communicate with staff or read manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service and repair a complex irrigation system for the golf facility.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the irrigation system and lake re-circulation water features.
• Determine wet and dry zones for sprinkler head adjustments.
• Inventory and stock irrigation parts and tools to minimize downtime.
• Maintain knowledge of pump station maintenance requirements and electrical components.
• Report irrigation breaks promptly and maintain a daily repair log.
• Conduct monthly sprinkler head checks and routine inspections of system components.
• Winterize and blow out irrigation lines, valves and pump stations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

College/technical certificate or training

3–6 months related experience

Job description

General Purpose:

Operates, services, and repairs the varied components of the irrigation system.

Essential Duties:

• Performs preventative maintenance on the irrigation system including the lake re-circulation system and water features.
• Determines wet and dry areas for adjustments of sprinkler heads.
• Properly inventories and stocks all irrigation parts and tools in order to minimize down time.
• Maintains working knowledge of pump station maintenance requirements
• Operates, maintains and repairs a complex irrigation system, including leaks on the distribution lines, valve risers, electrical system, computer and irrigation control wire.
• Reports any serious irrigation breaks immediately to the Head Irrigation Technician or Superintendent and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
• Prioritizes irrigation breaks and uses time efficiently.
• Conducts monthly checks of all sprinkler heads on the entire golf facility.
• Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure system is operating properly.
• Responsible for winterization and blowout of irrigation system, including all water lines, valves and pump stations.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands and walks. Occasionally sits, climbs or balances, tastes or smells. Regularly uses hands; reaches with hands or arms; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls; talks or hears. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and faces risk of electrical shock. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; fumes or airborne particles. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather).

Certificates/Licenses:

Valid Driver's License

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.