Grounds Irrigation Technician

Antelope Valley College

 

Grounds Irrigation Technician

RN 17-25, Full time, 12 months

Salary:  Range 13, $3,496.20/mo. + benefits

Deadline: August 24, 2017

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, maintains the districts irrigation systems; repairs and maintains irrigation system including irrigation mains, valves, and controllers; modifies and/or implement new irrigation systems. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Maintains, trouble shoots, repairs and replaces commercial, electrical, and manual irrigation systems and controllers. (E)

• Repairs and makes modification improvements to old irrigation systems. (E)

• Repairs and/or replaces broken commercial irrigation lines, in-ground worn electrical and manual valves, quick couplers, hose bibs, broken lateral irrigation lines, gear driven pop-up and bubbler sprinkler heads. (E)

• Trouble shoots, diagnoses problems, and repairs or replaces electric valves, controllers, and shorted electric controller wires. (E)

• Modifies manual irrigation systems to automatic electric systems. (E)

• Installs electrical and/or manual irrigations systems in unimproved areas. (E)

• Check and adjusts arc for proper water coverage taking into account appropriate water conservation measures. (E)

• Orders supplies for ground supplies as approved. (E)

• Reads and interprets blue prints and plans. (E)

• Prepares parts lists and acquires price quotations for irrigation equipment. (E)

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the class.

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license. Valid Forklift Operator's Certificate.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.

• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping.

• Methods of tree trimming.

• Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and groundskeeping work.

• Basic record-keeping techniques.

• Health and safety regulations.

 

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain and repair sprinklers and watering systems.

• Operate and repair a variety of power equipment used in groundskeeping.

• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and weeding.

• Perform tree and shrub trimming and removal activities.

• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.

• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

 

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

 

CONTACTS: Co-workers, contractors, vendors, and other departmental personnel.

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate power tools and equipment.

• Standing for extended periods of time.

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

• Lifting moderately heavy equipment.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outdoor and shop environment.

• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

• Seasonal heat and cold and adverse weather conditions.

 

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at www.avc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.