LEAD IRRIGATION TECH

Lead Irrigation Technician

 Related Title: Lead Irrigation Technician

Reports to: Community Association Operations Manager

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working for a landscaping service or grounds crew.

 Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledge of irrigation systems and troubleshooting 
• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including 
   automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of landscape management and irrigation systems
• Knowledge of pump station maintenance and repair.
• Some knowledge to identify landscape disease and insects
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

 Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems for residential and club properties. This is a hands-on role that requires a high level of mechanical knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, in an outdoor landscape setting. 

Job Tasks/Duties

• Install and repair irrigation systems, including sprinklers, drip irrigation, and pumps
• Notices and addresses stressed or damaged landscape material to perform irrigation inspection for repair 
• Reports damage landscape that needs replacement to Community Association Operations Manager 
• Waters lawns and other areas with tank/hose as needed or directed
• Monitors and reports water usage to Community Association Operations Manager
• Receive, interpret and complete work orders
• Track work orders and provide log notes for work performed
• Performs, records, and oversees irrigation wet checks to ensure working conditions; identify issues, make repairs.
• Designs, implements and maintains mechanical and electrical components of course irrigation system.
• Makes recommendations to improve irrigation for the betterment and maintenance of grounds.
• Repairs equipment associated with irrigation (i.e., irrigation pipes and irrigation heads).
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with irrigation.
• Performs and submits complete records of irrigation schedules, irrigation checks and repairs.
• Performs all record-keeping relative to irrigation system including weather and rainfall data.
• Purchases irrigation supplies and maintains inventory and invoices of purchases to ensure necessary parts are in stock.
• Performs monthly well and pump water usage reports.
• Helps in various landscape maintenance projects when needed.
• Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
• May occasionally supervise crews for special projects.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Use of smart phone for text and phone call communication
• Maintain fleet and equipment to ensure cleanliness, routine maintenance, and repairs. Report repair needs manager.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Community Association Manager or Director of Golf & Grounds. 

Licenses and Special Requirements: 

• Valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Demands, Work Environment & Schedule

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work uniform shirts and pants are provided and required
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling. 
• Frequent repetitive motions. 
• Continuous standing and walking.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, 
   boots and hat.
• Overtime required to meet goals of the operation such as landscape renovations or emergency repairs
• On-call weekend for emergency repairs