NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title: Irrigation Technician (0376)
Reports To: Executive Director of Facilities
Dept/Campus: Facilities, Planning & Construction
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: M25
Duty Days: 261
Date Revised: 3/2025
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Maintain and repair all types of district irrigation and related equipment to minimize interruption of the education process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED
Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier
Higher Levels of License & Certifications will be given consideration
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to read blueprints
Ability to operate excavators, backhoe, UTV, skid-steer, and ditch trencher
Preferred Experience:
Five years commercial experience in irrigation/plumbing including repair, service, and installation
BPAT License
Knowledge of Hunter ACC2 Clocks and Accessories, Hunter Centralus Software
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative, and dependability
- Report to work on time each day
- Troubleshoot and repair 2-Wire and multi-wire irrigation systems
- Repair and replace sprinkler heads
- Repair and replace valves
- Repair, replace, and install lateral lines and mains
- Maintain, repair, program, and replace time clocks
- Installation of new irrigation system components as directed
- Soil moisture testing
- Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis
- Respond to NISD Emergency Calls during after hours, nights, and weekends as needed
- Report to work during inclement weather unless otherwise directed
MINOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Maintain and repair sewage and sump pumps
- Maintain and repair gas lines in safe condition
- Maintain and repair drinking fountain fixtures
- Maintain and repair hot water circulating pumps and hot water heaters
- Maintain and repair all kitchen & restroom-related plumbing
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
N/A
EQUIPMENT USED:
Backhoe
Tractor
Ditch trencher
Jackhammer
Reciprocating Saw
Torches
Water pumps
Hand drill
Large, medium, and small sewer machines
Sewer Jetter
Man lifts
Dirt tampers
Shovels
Multimeter
Locator
Handheld Programmer
Station Master
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to read
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Physical Demands:
Frequent bending
Frequent stooping
Frequent light lifting
Frequent heavy lifting
Frequent kneeling
Frequent climbing of ladders, scaffolds, etc.
Frequent digging
Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height
Sensory Requirements:
Significant hearing
Near vision
Far vision
Peripheral vision
Color differentiation
Depth perception
Environment:
Subject to temperature extremes
Subject to frequent interruptions
Subject to frequent deadlines
Subject to wet slippery surfaces
Subject to enclosed spaces
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to dust
Exposure to solvents
Exposure to toxic chemicals/materials
Exposure to noise
Exposure to high voltage
Exposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice
Exposure to roof tar, grease, oils
Exposure to insulation fibers
Exposure to ceiling tile fibers
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.