The Irrigation Technician maintains, repairs, inspects, and installs irrigation/drainage systems at BREC parks, athletic fields, and facilities, operating equipment and tools, performing maintenance and repair work.Education Required: H.S. diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Vo-tech school diploma or associate's degree.
 
Area of Study (major) Preferred: Irrigation, Plumbing, Agronomy, Sports Turf Management, Landscape Management, or related.
 
Certification(s) Required: Irrigation Technician Certification.
 
License(s) Required: Valid LA Class E driver's license. Preferred: Valid LA Class A, B, or D Commercial driver's license.
 
Years Relevant Work Experience: 3 years' experience in related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred: 5 or more years related experience, at least 3 years full-time, Golf Course Irrigation, Sports Turf Irrigation, or at BREC;
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of irrigation & plumbing systems
• Knowledge of drainage design and level/transit experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of electronics & computers
• Skill in the operation of light to heavy maintenance equipment
• Skill in the operation of electronic instruments, irrigation computers and pump stations systems 
• Mechanical aptitude and excellent driving record required
• Good interpersonal & organizational skills with ability to prioritize and inspect work
• Ability to troubleshoot & make repairs using independent judgment
• Ability to read and write the English Language and articulate moderately complex instructions
• Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills 
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to operate a BREC vehicle and equipment to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Repairs, inspects, and maintains all BREC's various irrigation systems and pump stations.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electronics and irrigation/office computer systems associated with irrigation systems.
• Performs other irrigation, drainage, and plumbing related duties around BREC parks, athletic fields, and facilities.
• Installs new irrigation systems as assigned.
• Makes daily supply and material purchases according to BREC Purchasing procedures.

Secondary Job Duties:

• May perform other maintenance and construction related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
 As assigned, within general framework of 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, weekend/holiday work as scheduled or needed. On call after-hours in case of emergencies.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application, or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email HAdmin@brec.org or call (225) 273-6430.