Irrigation Technician

07 Oct 2024
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IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN Tribal, 2 Kwaaypaay Court, El Cajon, California, United States of America Req #14399 Monday, October 7, 2024 The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of peopleā€¦a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive.Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region. One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.Job Purpose: Operates, maintains and repairs existing and new irrigation systems Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

Ensures irrigation systems are operational by routinely inspecting systems, repairing or replacing broken or missing parts, installing new irrigation fields with main and lateral lines if necessary, ensuring final grade drainage to the storm drain box, installing and repairing backflows, and reading various gauges as related to the irrigation system.

Provides guidance to landscapers by answering questions regarding irrigation procedures and protocols and providing landscapers irrigation guidance in the performance of their duties.

Maintains safe work area by observing established safety standards while using tools, performing equipment repairs, and cleaning work areas.

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

2 years of irrigation systems work experience

Driver's License in good standing

Desirable:

N/A

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

Working knowledge of equipment used in the development and maintenance of the irrigation systems

Working knowledge of main lines, gate and ball valves to isolate breaks

Ability to analyze blueprints and related drawings and make sound decisions pertaining to placement of irrigation/drainage systems

Ability to map out and install extensive irrigation systems to proper specs

Ability to understand and follow verbal directives

Ability to use mowers, backhoes, trenchers, push mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, hands saws, small tools, waters hoses, and weed eaters

Ability to drive landscaping vehicles

Ability to wire irrigation clocks and valves

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers

Ability to delegate tasks amongst staff

Ability to repeatedly grasp and lift up to 100 lbs

Ability to bend and stoop

Ability to perform intensive labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions

Ability to shovel dirt, sand, and other materials

Desirable:

Working knowledge of plant disease, insects, rodents, chemicals and methods used to control these undesirable elements

Ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to work flexible hours

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct: None

Indirect: Landscapers

If you enjoy being part of a community dedicated to creating a memorable guest experience, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Sycuan and join our winning team!Other details

Pay Type Hourly

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Tribal, 2 Kwaaypaay Court, El Cajon, California, United States of America

Full-time
  • ID: #52658703
  • State: California Elcajon 92019 Elcajon USA
  • City: Elcajon
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-10-07
  • Deadline: 2024-12-06
  • Category: Et cetera
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