Irrigation Technician

Description:Position: Irrigation TechnicianStatus: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-ExemptReports To: Horticulture ManagerIrrigation Technician: Position Summary

Under general supervision, complete irrigation inspection, maintenance, and repair functions of 2 wire irrigation system. Essential Functions (Including, but not limited to):Conducts all activities in alignment with principles and integrity of the Gathering Place. Ensure quality and consistency in all aspects of the day to day operation.Follow all operating policies and procedures on a continuous basis to ensure safety, efficiency and guest satisfaction.Complete irrigation tasks including the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of 2-wire irrigation system.Programs and adjusts irrigation computer stations to manage the water level provided in accordance to water needs of plants, bushes and trees in conjunction with horticulture, turfgrass, and arborist staff.Works in conjunction with Programming Staff to ensure irrigation levels and timing is appropriate in accordance to events. Operates a variety of tools and equipment used in irrigation maintenance.Assists various individuals with identifying the location of irrigation systems.Keeps an inventory of irrigation parts and prepares lists of parts needed for ordering.Trains others in the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.Train and guide volunteers and/or temporary assistants to safely help in tasks as needed or as assigned.Maintain a professional appearance that meets Gathering Place grooming standards.Must be willing and able to work varied and long shifts including holidays, weekends, and events.Spray chemical pest control on landscape materials, lawns or aquatic vegetation.Evaluate plant health status, pests or disease outbreaks, cultural needs.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:Skills and Experience: Must have knowledge and experience with public parks and/or horticulture operations.Must have strong interpersonal communication skills required for interaction. Must have strong customer service skills.Must be able to operate equipment as necessary. Understanding of computer and mechanical irrigation control systems.Experience in landscape chemical pest control and IPM practices.Qualifications: 2 years of experience in horticulture or a related field is preferred.6 months irrigation experience is required.Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable through the park's insurance carrier.Irrigation certification preferred.Physical Requirements:Must be able to complete the physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job are typical of a laborer, landscaper and/or installation crew.The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; dig; rake; twist; and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Requires occasional carries up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a two wheel hand truck.May be subject to exposure to excessive noise, extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness, dust, or chemicals, and require the use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.Computer Proficiency:Must be proficient with Word and Excel and be able to adapt well to various other computer programs.