Irrigation Technician

Alvin Independent School District (TX)•Alvin, TX

47d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Responsible for maintaining the resources of the Grounds Department to develop the Irrigation Systems in a condition of operating excellence, appearance and safety. Working knowledge of components of irrigation systems including pipe, pumps, irrigation heads, valves, controllers and other parts. Installs, adjusts, repairs and replaces irrigation systems. Ability to remove and replace turf, shrubs and plants without damage as needed in system installation, repair and maintenance. Plans and schedules work to provide for preventive maintenance and efficient performance to quickly locate and repair broken pipes, irrigation heads, etc. to reduce water loss and assure proper operation of systems. Programs, monitors and adjusts computer controlled irrigation systems in accordance with agronomic/turf management plan. Instructs and/or trains Grounds Department Employees regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment. Maps systems for campus-wide master plans. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Maintains irrigation inventory. Ability to work overtime. Strong attention to detail, passion for excellence and a great attitude. Ability to perform and/or manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities. Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including cold and wet conditions. Performs other general groundskeeping and maintenance duties as needed and requested by supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand English
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas Driver's License
Ability to organize, coordinate, and supervise work
Ability to operate trenchers, backhoes, trucks and other necessary hand and mechanical equipment
Diagnosis and treatment of turf stress related issues
Ability to make simple electrical repairs
Able to use handheld electronic irrigation trouble shooting tools
Knowledge of communication cable hookups used in the operation of the irrigation systems
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and irrigation software
Five years in related position
Ability to work overtime
Strong attention to detail, passion for excellence and a great attitude
Ability to perform and/or manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities
Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including cold and wet conditions

Nice To Haves

Preferred Irrigator license.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining the resources of the Grounds Department to develop the Irrigation Systems
Install, adjust, repair and replace irrigation systems
Remove and replace turf, shrubs and plants without damage as needed in system installation, repair and maintenance
Plan and schedule work to provide for preventive maintenance and efficient performance to quickly locate and repair broken pipes, irrigation heads, etc.
Program, monitor and adjust computer controlled irrigation systems in accordance with agronomic/turf management plan
Instruct and/or train Grounds Department Employees regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment
Map systems for campus-wide master plans
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
Maintain irrigation inventory
Perform general groundskeeping and maintenance duties as needed and requested by supervisor