Sprinkler and Irrigation Technician
Sprinkler and Irrigation Technician
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TITLE:Sprinkler and Irrigation Technician
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Plan design install troubleshoot and maintain manual and automatic sprinkler and drip backflow testing and repairs; maintains and repairs landscaping maintenance machinery andtools. Plants and maintain shrubs trees and flowers. Understands sprinkler system controls andprograms settings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
- Three (3) years of experience in irrigation/sprinkler installation maintenance and repair
- Experience in landscape sprinkler system installation and repairs backflow testing and repairs and sprinkler controls.
- Backflow certifcation preferred
- Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint
- Arizona Drivers License with clean driving record
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Actmay include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list isILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed byincumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan design install troubleshoot and maintain manual and automatic drip and sprinkler systems.
- Plans and designs landscaping; determines plant location taking into consideration such factors aslighting water availability temperature humidity and space requirements.
- Test inspect and repair to various backflow assemblies associated with irrigation systems.
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance on landscaping machinery and equipment.
- Plant and maintain shrubs trees flowers and groundcovers.
- Care for growing plants by watering pruning weeding and removing dead or damaged foliage orlimbs/branches.
- Mix and apply a variety of fertilizers to obtain proper nutrient balance for each plant.
- Mow lawns remove debris from stairs and walks rake leaves edge sidewalks.
- May operate equipment to include mowers trucks forklifts skid loader trenchers edgers chainsaws brush trimmers and other landscaping hand tools.
- Assists in the maintenance of other areas within District.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance and irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems time clocks valve electrical wiring and manifold functions
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
- Knowledge of fertilization techniques
- Knowledge of tools equipment and procedures of grounds care
- Skill in the repair and installation of underground irrigation sprinkler systems
- Skill in operating landscape maintenance equipment
- Skill in verbal and written communication
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hazardous chemicals and dangerous machinery
Exposure to extreme weather conditions
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Lifts moves or carries objects weighing up to 80 pounds
Bending stooping or standing for prolonged periods of time
Operate a District vehicle
WORK YEAR: 12 months
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Facilities Management For Learners
GRADE: 44
REPORTS TO: Department Manager or Supervisor
EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation
SUPERVISES: N/A
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
