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Irrigation Technician
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$35,070 / year median in Arizona
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems, including valves, diaphragms, solenoids, and pipes.
- Adjust irrigation heads and nozzles for optimal performance.
- Set, operate, and install various types of controllers, including 2-wire and SMART controllers.
- Must have knowledge of appropriate watering schedules for plants, tree, and turf throughout the year
- Maintain quality standards and demonstrate effective time management.
- Generate billing/invoices for irrigation repairs via email.
- Lift up to 10 lbs and complete assigned tasks in a reliable and professional manner.
- Must be to work alone to complete several repairs throughout the day.
- Prioritize job duties effectively including driving to multiple job sites throughout the day.
- Hold a valid Arizona Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Possess verifiable experience in repairing and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
- Have a strong work ethic and reliability.