Irrigation Technician, Horticulture

The Irrigation Technician at San Manuel in Highland, CA is responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining commercial landscape irrigation systems. Duties include operating and repairing irrigation systems, assisting the landscaping team, conducting maintenance checks, and completing paperwork. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, five years of commercial irrigation experience, and knowledge of irrigation systems. This is a full-time on-site position.
Under the guidance of the Landscape Supervisor, the Irrigation Technician assembles, installs, and maintains commercial landscape irrigation pipes and systems of the property. The Irrigation Technician is responsible for ensuring irrigation lines throughout the property are maintained at all times, and are working properly. The Irrigation Technician additionally assists the Landscaping team with landscape labor to ensure the property’s landscape is maintained at high quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Operates, maintains, and repairs existing irrigation systems. Sets and maintains automatic irrigation systems to run systematically. Handles materials for irrigation, and troubleshoots irrigation systems and programming controllers. Installs, tests, monitors, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems throughout property. (Irrigation may include sprinklers, pumps, water lines, and suction valves.)

2. Assists Landscape team with landscape labor; to include planting, pruning and maintenance. Keeps assigned sites clear and clean by using weed, edge, move, blow, and trim techniques. Uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and general hand tools.

3. Tests irrigation system routinely and conducts routine maintenance checks. Troubleshoots and replaces faulty parts. Tests soil and vegetation to determine irrigation needs. Maps areas for irrigation installation.

4. Digs trenches and installs pipes and lines. Installs pumps and electrical timers.

5. Completes progress reports and associated paperwork.

6. Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient operation of Department.

Education/Experience/Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) year of commercial irrigation experience required.
• Knowledge of irrigation and electrical timer systems.
• Knowledge of plumbing is preferable.
• Knowledge of soil, vegetation, and climate.
• Backflow certification preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• A qualified candidate/employee must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the enterprise’s insurance carrier.

San Manuel will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

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