Sprinkler Mechanic (IRRIGATION)

Irrigation Technician

The City of Sunrise is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems for the City. An employee in this position installs and repairs irrigation systems; determines work methods as to parts, tools, and tests; interprets blueprints, sketches, or diagrams; complies with job specifications and codes; replaces wiring as needed; and sets up MOT for roadway safety. This position also performs backflow certifications and stocks trucks with related parts.

Essential job functions include installing irrigation systems, reading work orders, assigning tasks, installing water pipe and sprinkler heads, activating sprinkler systems, replacing defective water lines, operating trenchers, using pipe threaders, tube cutters, welding equipment, and hand tools, and testing and replacing electrical wiring and components of electrical pumps and test meters. The position also sets up MOT for roadway safety when applicable and performs backflow repairs and certifications.

Education requirements include graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma. Proof of highest level of education must be submitted with the application. Experience and training requirements include reasonable progressively responsible experience in the sprinkler trade, completion of an approved training course strongly preferred, and necessary special qualifications such as a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and desired registrations.

Physical requirements include the ability to work outdoors, communicate orally and in writing, use and operate City assigned vehicles, golf carts, and manual or power tools, and have sufficient physical strength and agility to do manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the sprinkler trade, knowledge of the flows, pressures, and capacities of water systems and lines, and ability to install, repair, and maintain sprinkler systems, fixtures, and accessories.