Irrigation Technician

Job description

Summary: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the irrigation systems. This involves both repair and new irrigation installation work and requires frequent hand digging and use of trenching and/or mini-backhoe. Assist the Plumber with the management of the yearly backflow inspection of irrigation devices. Assisting fountain and pump maintenance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. However, at times, individual may monitor and direct job duties for contract plumbers working on site and/or other garden staff who may be assigned to assist on large projects or events. - Maintains and repairs garden wide irrigation systems which includes performing spring startup and fall winterization and coordinates contracted annual testing of irrigation backflow devices. - Participates in the planning and construction of new irrigation systems and will monitor contractors perform work. - Creates and maintains accurate records and drawings showing the location of all buried utilities. - Inspects area irrigated to ensure adequate soaking and prevent waste of water. - Provides site protection for garden s...