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JOB SUMMARY

The Irrigation Technician level III will perform semi-skilled or skilled plumbing duties involved in new construction, maintenance, and repair of the Stansbury Service Agency. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Irrigation Technician level III will be responsible for mapping out irrigation areas, digging trenches, installing equipment, testing the system, and conducting regular maintenance checks. Responsible for installation and maintenance of field satellites and operation of the central control system for irrigation.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Operations Manager of Stansbury Service Agency.* *

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties:

• Assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, fittings, valves, heads, and fixtures of irrigation, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications.
• Works with all levels of staff to make recommendations and/or adjustments to resolve a variety of irrigation problems and issues; makes visits to survey landscape and soil conditions; determines and implements site requirements; observes system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Installs, tests, and maintains systems for automatic or mode operation controls of pumps, valves, and other typical irrigation equipment.
• Repairs and services water distribution, landscape water sprinkler systems, and waste/vent systems/using hand and power tools.
• Reads and interprets blueprints in order to install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metal and non-metal materials.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures and decorative water fountains, piping, and pumps.
• Maintains backflow preventers in operable condition and responds to alarms caused by equipment malfunction.
• Serves as a technical resource for irrigation systems management and water conservation.
• Participates in meetings as required; attend training seminars, vendor demonstrations, and courses to remain current with the latest techniques and technologies.
• Operates heavy equipment, snowplows, blowers, backhoes, or similar equipment as needed to perform the responsibilities of the position or in emergencies.
• Performs tasks required to complete projects, including preparation and clean-up responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of sprinkler irrigation components with four years of repair/maintenance experience in the field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, work orders, drawings, and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to operate various equipment, including hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment will be required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.
• Requires backflow certification, which must be acquired within six months of employment
• IPS Glue certification and electrical wire and troubleshooting certification required or must be acquired within six months of employment.
• Must be able to pass a drug test

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium to heavy weights. Difficult working positions, you may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods and squat or crawl into small spaces. May work in trenches.
• High exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, fumes, noise, dampness, cold, heat, chemicals, or grease.  Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round.
• Considerable stress under emergency situations, time constraints, and possible inj ury and/or death.  Variations of job duties due to service interruptions and construction may occur.  Must be able to adapt quickly to diverse conditions and adjust job assignments requiring the operation of various facilities, equipment, and operations

* WORK SCHEDULE*

• Work schedule from 7:00 am -- 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. May be required to work some evening, weekend, or holiday hours as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• Start working on January 2, 2025

Stansbury Service Agency is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sex, or age. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.