TRIBAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN-Landscaping

Sycuan • El Cajon, CA

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About The Position

The Tribal Irrigation Technician operates, maintains, and repairs existing and new irrigation systems to help keep Sycuan Casino Resort’s landscapes in good condition. The role includes inspecting systems, repairing or replacing components, installing irrigation lines and fields, addressing drainage, installing and repairing backflows, and reading system gauges. The technician also provides irrigation guidance to landscapers and maintains a safe work area while using tools and equipment.

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 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 coworkers.
• Ability to delegate tasks among staff.
• Ability to repeatedly grasp and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to bend and stoop, perform intensive labor for extended periods in all weather conditions, and shovel dirt, sand, and other materials.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of plant diseases, 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 and repair or replace broken or missing parts.
• Install new irrigation fields with main and lateral lines when 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 guide them in performing their duties.
• Follow established safety standards while using tools and performing equipment repairs, and keep work areas clean.

What This Job Offers

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