TRIBAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN-Landscaping

Syucan • El Cajon, CA

3d

About The Position

The Irrigation Technician operates, maintains, and repairs existing and new irrigation systems at Sycuan Casino Resort. The role helps keep resort landscapes in good condition by inspecting irrigation systems, repairing or replacing components, installing irrigation fields and lines, and ensuring drainage is properly graded. The technician also provides irrigation guidance to landscapers and maintains a safe work area while using tools and repairing equipment.

The position requires physical, hands-on work, including digging and moving materials, using landscaping and irrigation equipment, and working for extended periods in all weather conditions. The technician may delegate tasks to landscapers; there is no direct supervisory accountability.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of irrigation systems work experience.
• A driver’s license in good standing.
• Working knowledge of equipment used to develop and maintain irrigation systems.
• Working knowledge of main lines, gate valves, and ball valves for isolating breaks.
• Ability to analyze blueprints and related drawings and make sound decisions about irrigation and drainage system placement.
• Ability to map out and install extensive irrigation systems to proper specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives.
• Ability to use mowers, backhoes, trenchers, push mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, hand saws, small tools, water 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 repeatedly grasp and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to bend and stoop.
• Ability to perform intensive labor for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Ability to shovel dirt, sand, and other materials.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect irrigation systems to ensure they are operational.
• Repair or replace broken or missing irrigation system parts.
• Install new irrigation fields, including main and lateral lines, as necessary.
• Ensure final grade drainage to the storm drain box.
• Install and repair backflows and read gauges related to the irrigation system.
• Answer landscapers’ questions about irrigation procedures and protocols and provide guidance in performing their duties.
• Observe established safety standards while using tools, repairing equipment, and cleaning work areas.
• Delegate tasks among staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed