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Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

THE PHOENIX ZOOPhoenix, AZ
Full-time
Living Collections - Horticulture.Collection Manager of Irrigation.Full Time; Regular, Non-Exempt.Application Submission Deadline : . The Irrigation Technician works with the Senior Irrigation Technic...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Photogenic, Inc. is hiring : Souvenir Photography / Retail Supervisor - Phoenix Zoo

Photogenic, Inc. is hiring : Souvenir Photography / Retail Supervisor - Phoenix Zoo

MediabistroPhoenix, AZ, United States
Full-time
Phoenix, Arizona, United States.About Photogenic and Cherry Hill Programs.Since 2001, the core of Photogenic is creating unique souvenir photography solutions. As the Souvenir Division of Cherry Hil...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Hospital Manager

Hospital Manager

Phoenix Zoo | Arizona Center for Nature ConservationPhoenix , AZ
$80,306.00 yearly
Full-time
The Phoenix Zoo is the only zoo in the Valley accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a non-profit zoological park, serving nearly million guests annually. Home to more than 3,000 ani...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Photogenic, Inc. is hiring : Souvenir Photography / Retail Supervisor - Phoenix Zoo

Photogenic, Inc. is hiring : Souvenir Photography / Retail Supervisor - Phoenix Zoo

Photogenic, Inc.Phoenix, AZ, United States
Full-time
Phoenix, Arizona, United States.About Photogenic and Cherry Hill Programs.Since 2001, the core of Photogenic is creating unique souvenir photography solutions. As the Souvenir Division of Cherry Hil...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

THE PHOENIX ZOOPhoenix, AZ
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Details

Description

Department : Living Collections - Horticulture

Supervisor : Collection Manager of Irrigation

Supervises : None

FLSA Status : Full Time; Regular, Non-Exempt

Starting Pay : $

Application Submission Deadline : Open until filled

General Statement :

The Irrigation Technician works with the Senior Irrigation Technician in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, functioning as backup coverage during the absence of the Senior Irrigation Technician.

Essential Duties :

  • Provide quality guest service to both internal and external guests by maintaining a WILD (friendly, helpful, positive and professional) working attitude and appearance.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain sprinklers, valves, backflow preventers and piping.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance and operation of irrigation systems, including filter injectors and smart controllers.
  • Assist with maintaining accurate records of monthly meter readings, irrigation maps and irrigation controller scheduling.
  • Perform minor troubleshooting and repair on electrical components such as pumps and sprinklers control units up to 115v.
  • Operate backhoe, trencher or heavy equipment.
  • Operate programs and maintain computerized irrigation systems.
  • Work with copper, plastic or galvanized pipe.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external guests to meet the Zoo’s overall revenue goals and objectives.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change ( emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year experience in landscape irrigation maintenance. Technical training in landscape irrigation preferred.
  • Knowledge of landscape and irrigation equipment (, PVC, valves and drip irrigation)
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain hand and power equipment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment and obtain certification.
  • Ability to perform heavy physical labor such as lifting up to 50lbs., use of picks, breaker bars, stake drivers, ladders and boats; occasionally tree climbing and use of jack hammer.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, crawl and walk over uneven surfaces and work in extreme weather conditions.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass pre-employment background check, drug test, DMV check and clear annual TB test.