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Ponca City Development Authority · 3 months ago

Service Technician

Ponca City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ponca City Development Authority is seeking a Service Technician to assist in installing and maintaining irrigation systems. The role involves various responsibilities including repairing district irrigation systems, testing backflow devices, and maintaining records of system tests.

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Responsibilities

Installs irrigation systems for new construction and remodels

Winterizes irrigation system

Installs and tests backflow prevention devices

Repairs district irrigation systems (e.g., repairs and replaces sprinkler heads and valves, PVC pipe and fittings, solders copper pipe and fittings, installs pipe repair clamps)

Maintains and tests all backflow devices on district systems and equipment (e.g., boilers, soap dispensers, dishwashers, sprinkling systems)

Gathers and inputs site data, programs and monitors computerized sprinkler control system

Programs, repairs and adjusts digital and electro mechanical sprinkler codes

Installs, adjusts, troubleshoots and repairs timers, pressure regulators, valves (pneumatic, solenoid, and flushometer) and backflow preventers

Assists with review of work requests and job assignments

Assists with design of district irrigation systems

Maintains a repair truck and shop with material and tool inventory. Drives truck to repair and installation sites. Inspects and conducts tests on new, contractor installed, irrigation systems. Assists with walk-throughs and final inspections

Maintains records of backflow device tests; prepares and submits related report

Repairs damage from vandalism, such as broken heads

Assists with ordering of replacement parts. Fills out PIP sheets for submission to foreman

Assists in determining supply and equipment requirements, locates vendors, arranges bids, prepares price information form (PIF) for submission to foreman

On call for troubleshooting and emergency repairs during irrigation season

Augers, cleans and maintains drainage systems

Qualification

Irrigation systems installationBackflow prevention devicesPipingFixtures repairBlueprint readingTemperatureTiming systems programmingBasic mathematical functionsMaterial safety data sheets (MSDS)Inventory maintenanceHeavy equipment operation

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical functions

Knowledge of service, repair, remodel and new construction of irrigation systems

Knowledge of irrigation codes and safety procedures

Ability to install and repair piping and fixtures

Ability to program temperature and timing systems

Ability to read blueprints, legends, plot plans, configurations and charts

Ability to maintain inventory and property

Ability to use small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery

Preferred

Previous experience is preferred relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS) preferred