Irrigation Tech

**Description**

**Irrigation Technician**

This position is responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining irrigation equipment including sprinklers, pumps, water lines, and suction valves. Irrigation technicians may also be required to operate heavy machinery for trenching and install wiring systems for water timers.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities:**

+ Designs, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs many types and models of irrigation controllers, including electrical.
+ Assists field personnel with diagnosing and troubleshooting irrigation related problems.
+ Uses a proactive approach to irrigation system management.
+ Performs site assessments, inspects equipment, inventory supplies and maintains adequate on-hand supplies.
+ Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots numerous sizes and types of control valves.
+ Repairs irrigation mainlines from 1” to 12” in size, using components and techniques established by the industry.