TRIBAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN-Landscaping

Sycuan Casino Resort; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan Casino Resort seeks an Irrigation Technician to operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems across our landscapes. You will read blueprints, select proper valves, and ensure drainage and backflow integrity.

The role supports landscapers, answers irrigation-related questions, and upholds safety standards while performing labor-intensive tasks in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Essential irrigation systems experience and the ability to operate and repair components.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings for proper placement of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of valves, gauges, and clock timers used in irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair irrigation systems to ensure continuous operation.
• Assist landscapers with irrigation procedures and guidance.
• Maintain a safe work area and perform routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Irrigation equipment ops

Reading gauges

Irrigation clock wiring

Lawn & landscape tools

Team communication

Physical endurance

Heavy lifting

Driving landscaping vehicles

Verbal directives follow

Safety awareness

Interpret blueprints

Education

2 years irrigation systems experience

Driver's License in good standing

Job description

Join our team as a Irrigation Technician!
Grow lush landscapes and keep Sycuan Casino Resort looking its best as our next Irrigation Technician!

Job Purpose:

Operates, maintains and repairs existing and new irrigation systems

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

1. Ensures irrigation systems are operational by routinely inspecting systems, repairing or replacing broken or missing parts, installing new irrigation fields with main and lateral lines if necessary, ensuring final grade drainage to the storm drain box, installing and repairing backflows, and reading various gauges as related to the irrigation system.
2. Provides guidance to landscapers by answering questions regarding irrigation procedures and protocols and providing landscapers irrigation guidance in the performance of their duties.
3. Maintains safe work area by observing established safety standards while using tools, performing equipment repairs, and cleaning work areas.

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• 2 years of irrigation systems work experience
• Driver's License in good standing

Desirable:

• N/A

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Working knowledge of equipment used in the development and maintenance of the irrigation systems
• Working knowledge of main lines, gate and ball valves to isolate breaks
• Ability to analyze blueprints and related drawings and make sound decisions pertaining to placement of irrigation/drainage systems
• Ability to map out and install extensive irrigation systems to proper specs
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives
• Ability to use mowers, backhoes, trenchers, push mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, hands saws, small tools, waters hoses, and weed eaters
• Ability to drive landscaping vehicles
• Ability to wire irrigation clocks and valves
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Ability to delegate tasks amongst staff
• Ability to repeatedly grasp and lift up to 100 lbs
• Ability to bend and stoop
• Ability to perform intensive labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions
• Ability to shovel dirt, sand, and other materials

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of plant disease, insects, rodents, chemicals and methods used to control these undesirable elements
• Ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to work flexible hours

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct: None

Indirect: Landscapers