Service Technician

Ponca City Development Authority•Ponca City, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

TPI Staffing Service is looking to fill the position of Service Technician for a local employer, posted by the Ponca City Development Authority. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems, including backflow prevention devices and computerized control systems. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and responding to emergency repairs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience is preferred relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Driver's license
Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical functions.
Knowledge of service, repair, remodel and new construction of irrigation systems
Knowledge of irrigation codes and safety procedures
Ability to install and repair piping and fixtures
Ability to program temperature and timing systems
Ability to read blueprints, legends, plot plans, configurations and charts
Ability to maintain inventory and property.
Ability to use small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS) preferred

Responsibilities

Installs irrigation systems for new construction and remodels.
Winterizes irrigation system.
Installs and tests backflow prevention devices.
Repairs district irrigation systems (e.g., repairs and replaces sprinkler heads and valves, PVC pipe and fittings, solders copper pipe and fittings, installs pipe repair clamps).
Maintains and tests all backflow devices on district systems and equipment (e.g., boilers, soap dispensers, dishwashers, sprinkling systems).
Gathers and inputs site data, programs and monitors computerized sprinkler control system.
Programs, repairs and adjusts digital and electro mechanical sprinkler codes.
Installs, adjusts, troubleshoots and repairs timers, pressure regulators, valves (pneumatic, solenoid, and flushometer) and backflow preventers.
Assists with review of work requests and job assignments.
Assists with design of district irrigation systems.
Maintains a repair truck and shop with material and tool inventory. Drives truck to repair and installation sites.
Inspects and conducts tests on new, contractor installed, irrigation systems.
Assists with walk-throughs and final inspections.
Maintains records of backflow device tests; prepares and submits related report.
Repairs damage from vandalism, such as broken heads.
Assists with ordering of replacement parts. Fills out PIP sheets for submission to foreman.
Assists in determining supply and equipment requirements, locates vendors, arranges bids, prepares price information form (PIF) for submission to foreman.
On call for troubleshooting and emergency repairs during irrigation season.
Augers, cleans and maintains drainage systems.