Irrigation Technician 1 at Casino Del Sol

Job Description

Job Title:             Irrigation Technician 1

Department:       Sewailo Golf Course Maintenance

Job Summary:    Operates, services, and repairs the varied components of the irrigation system

Duties & Responsibilities (specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to): 

1. Performs preventative maintenance on the irrigation system including the lake re-circulation system and water features.
2. Determines wet and dry areas for adjustments of sprinkler heads.
3. Properly inventories and stocks all irrigation parts and tools in order to minimize down time.
4. Maintains working knowledge of pump station maintenance requirements.
5. Operates, maintains and repairs a complex irrigation system, including leaks on the distribution lines, valve risers, electrical system, computer and irrigation control wire.
6. Reports any serious irrigation breaks immediately to the Superintendent and maintains a daily log of completed repairs.
7. Prioritizes irrigation breaks and uses time efficiently.
8. Conducts monthly checks of all sprinkler heads on the entire golf facility.
9. Routinely inspects irrigation system components to ensure system is operating properly.
10. Responsible for winterization and blowout of irrigation system, including all water lines, valves and pump stations.
11. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
12. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of General knowledge of grounds maintenance.
2. Knowledge of Computerized systems and time clocks, electrical wiring and wire function, blue staking identification and trade-service support.
3. Knowledge of Underground lawn sprinkler system repair and installation techniques and the design and redesign of irrigation systems.
4. Knowledge of Mechanical maintenance including electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
5. Knowledge in math sufficient to figure pipe flows, gallanages, pipe sizing, friction losses, run time, systems efficiency, spacing and head selections.
6. Knowledge of Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and a willingness to learn.
7. Repair and installation of underground lawn sprinkler systems.
8. Ability to read blue prints.

Education and Experience 

High School Diploma or GED; Certificate from college or technical school; One year related experience with turfgrass irrigation systems and/or training; OR; Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

AND

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Background Check

• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Funding and sensitivity of position will determine fingerprinting requirement.

Applicants and employees may be subject to criminal background and character investigation in accordance with applicable federal laws including, but not limited to: Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. Section 3201), Minimum Standards of Character and Suitability for Employment (25 CFR 63), Section 231 of the Crime Control Act (P.L. 101-647), and Child Care Worker Employee Background Checks (42 U.S.C Section 13041). 

Physical Requirement:

Regularly stands, walks and sits.  Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears.  Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells.  Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.  Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment:

• Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and faces risk of electrical shock. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; fumes or airborne particles.  Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.  Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather).