IRRIGATION REPAIR TECHNICIAN- Tree Farm

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining and repairing irrigation piping for numerous farm properties. Must be able to repair PVC pipe ranging in size from ½ up to 14. Will perform maintenance on all aspects of the system including irrigation mechanical and electrical. Perform inspections and preventative maintenance of all farm irrigation infrastructure including pump stations valves air relief valves and filters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Repair PVC pipe above and below ground ranging in size from ½ up to 14.

• Perform daily maintenance on electronic valves and filter systems.

• Build on to existing pipe structure for land additions as specified by management

• Complete daily pump checks record data from meters and report findings back to the manager.

• Work alongside a team to complete repairs and other assigned tasks.

• Complete tasks as assigned by the Senior Irrigation Tech or Water Management Team Leader

• Responsible on weekends and holidays to make repairs when necessary.

• Responsible for working nights during extreme cold events or when power outages occur.

• Perform essential functions of the Irrigation Checker role as needed when shorthanded.

  • Monitor moisture levels on crops via soil probe and document on moisture level report

  • Make small above ground repairs to polly valves and irrigation emitters

  • Manually run irrigation systems as needed and open/close ball valves as needed to keep optimal moisture level.

• Operate an ATV.

• Follow all Cherrylakes safety rules and regulations.

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 month of prior experience working in a nursery or tree farm in cultivation/harvesting and/or installation of commercial plant material handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities.

• Prior irrigation maintenance experience is a plus.

• Basic knowledge of irrigation clocks and electronic valves for troubleshooting purposes.

• Plant knowledge and identification is a plus.

• Knowledge of agricultural equipment is a plus.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ HOURS OF WORK

Physical Job Duties

• Work can be repetitive and physically demanding requiring frequent bending lifting and shoveling.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; bend; crouch; squat; stoop or kneel.

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Site Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions outside weather (heat or cold) and moving mechanical equipment.

NOTICE

Required Experience:

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