Service Technician

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

MINIMUM 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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
• Knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS) preferred
• Ability to maintain inventory and property.
• Ability to use small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.