540-Irrigation/Drainage - 5446-540 Irrigator Technician

Village Management Services • Laguna Woods, CA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, installs, maintains and repairs sprinkler and drainage systems in the landscape and slope areas; performs related work as required. As a Technician, work is performed throughout the community, often independently of others. Resident contact with discussion and routine problem resolution is typical to this class. More difficult, non-routine problems are referred to the Irrigation Foreman.

Requirements

• Educational development which produces the ability to read and apply common sense understanding to the carrying out of oral or written instructions.
• Considerable experience in the maintenance and repair of complex remote-controlled irrigation systems or equivalent combination of education and experience that produces the following:
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of the water requirements of a variety of commonly used ornamental plants in differing soil types.
• Knowledge of the principles, operating characteristics and maintenance of large complex electrically controlled sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of field maintenance requirements of assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the electrical and plumbing trades.
• Ability to locate, correct and adjust defects in specialized equipment.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring physical strength and stamina appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Ability to read and write work-related job instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in English.
• Ability to pass exam required for back flow prevention devices.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment appropriate to the nature of assignment.
• Skill in driving trucks and passenger vehicle.
• Possession of a valid CLCA Irrigation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Sets irrigation clocks for watering schedules as directed and as required to accommodate various activities, such as mowing and pesticide applications.
• Adjusts sprinklers and watering schedules following water management practices that will most efficiently meet the individual requirements of a variety of plant species in various micro climates.
• Inspects sprinkler and drainage systems throughout the community as assigned, diagnoses malfunctions in the system and related control mechanisms.
• Performs the appropriate repairs to valves, heads, pipes, clocks and related parts of sprinkler and drainage systems and performs soldering repair as required.
• Assists in construction or revision of sprinkler and drainage systems, maintains assigned equipment, also repairs back flow prevention devices.
• Drives a truck and maintains a truck inventory of materials.
• Regular attendance required. All duties performed on-site for the Community.
• Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.
• Follows up on assigned written resident complaint requests, corrects problems, discusses with resident or refers to a supervisor-noting disposition. Drives utility vehicle inside assigned area and may be required to drive truck and trailer for transporting equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees