IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
About The Position
Performs installation, maintenance, and repairs of large, commercial irrigation systems and related components, including new irrigation pumps, motors, flow meters, hydraulic pressure control valves, timers, jockey pumps, low-voltage electrical wiring, and decorative fountains. Monitors timers and water meters to ensure they remain within the recommended usage limits. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment/pumps, and for making the necessary maintenance checks. Interprets blueprints, schematics, and operation manuals.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with large irrigation or sprinkler systems or related plumbing equipment
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment
- Hearing Loss Test required for selected candidate
Nice To Haves
- Performing irrigation work in a park, country club, or golf course
- Operating mid-size backhoes, trenching machines, and large irrigation pumps
- Irrigation-related coursework or seminars
- Knowledge of smart irrigation controllers and flow management systems
Responsibilities
- Installation of large, commercial irrigation systems
- Maintenance of large, commercial irrigation systems
- Repairs of large, commercial irrigation systems
- Installation of irrigation pumps, motors, flow meters, hydraulic pressure control valves, timers, jockey pumps, low-voltage electrical wiring, and decorative fountains
- Maintenance of irrigation pumps, motors, flow meters, hydraulic pressure control valves, timers, jockey pumps, low-voltage electrical wiring, and decorative fountains
- Repairs of irrigation pumps, motors, flow meters, hydraulic pressure control valves, timers, jockey pumps, low-voltage electrical wiring, and decorative fountains
- Monitors timers and water meters
- Safe and efficient operation of equipment/pumps
- Making the necessary maintenance checks
- Interprets blueprints, schematics, and operation manuals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
