Irrigation technician job description

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time 40 hr per week position which regularly requires flexible hours and frequent weekend work.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three years of relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and equipment.

Preferred Education and Experience: Previous work experience servicing vehicles or machinery.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when using machinery and on Zoo grounds.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionSalary: 18-22 an hour

OVERVIEW: Irrigation Technicians assemble, install, and maintain commercial landscape irrigation pipes and systems. Duties include, but are not limited to handling the materials for irrigation, troubleshooting irrigation systems and programming controllers. When not working with irrigation, Irrigation Technicians assist the crew in all aspects of landscape labor, including planting, pruning, and maintenance. They must know how to efficiently work with his/her hands and with tools such as shovels, rakes, and general landscape hand tools, plus assist in keeping sites clear and clean, weeding, edging, mowing, blowing and trimming, and perform a variety of other functions when requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Ability to perform all competencies of Irrigation Helper.

Language skills: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

Physical requirements: Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 lbs., carry materials, bend, twist, kneel, climb, and balance. Ability to work in a kneeling position for extended periods of time. Ability to work in the rain and in extreme temperatures. Ability to withstand dust, pollens and gas fumes on a daily basis.

Other: Although typical workdays are Mon-Fri, they must be able to work the occasional weekend.

Driving: Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, Valid Arizona Driver’s License

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Irrigation Technicians work principally outdoors and may work above ground, sub-surface or under/in water. A certain amount of strength, dexterity, and alertness is necessary due to proximity to equipment, tools, and other trades. Because irrigation technicians work in so many varied conditions, they must be knowledgeable of the hazards and safety requirements of each and every project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Always demonstrate behavior in accordance with the AAA LANDSCAPE mission statement.

Always demonstrate a positive attitude toward tasks, functions, projects, owner’s agents, clients, and other AAA Team members.

Always demonstrate compliance with all aspects of the company uniform policy; be clean, presentable, well-groomed and neat.

Job Type:

Full-Time

We are currently looking to add a Golf Course Irrigation Technician to our Course & Grounds team.
Must be able to operate, maintain and repair irrigation of the following components and systems:
Main lines and lateral distribution piping Valves - isolation and electrical Sprinklers - block array, the valve in head and residential/commercial Computer controller and stand-alone controllers Electrical systems - supply and distribution wires Valve boxes - various sizes


Must maintain all drainage components:
Cath basins - plastic and concrete Sock drains Bunker drains


Must be able to operate heavy machinery:
Backhoes Excavators Rollers Front End Loaders Pumps Generator Chainsaw


Must be familiar with all repair components:
Mechanical Joint Slip and Compression Glue

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and work in conditions such as hot weather, wet holes and excavated ditches.


About Vineyards Country Club:



Located in the heart of beautiful Naples, Florida, Vineyards Country Club is a private, non-equity club open to both residents and non-residents of the community. Founded in 1988, the Club is family-owned with a rich history and long-standing Naples reputation built with integrity, compassion and dedication to the complete Club experience. We are a drug-free workplace. Candidate must pass both a background check and drug screen. Vineyards Country Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.