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Mount Auburn Cemetery · 4 hours ago

Irrigation System Technician

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30/hr - $32/hr

3+ years exp

Mount Auburn Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark recognized for its beauty and significance. The Irrigation System Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing the irrigation system, assisting in planning and installing new systems, and monitoring the stormwater drainage system throughout the Cemetery.

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Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance tasks and repairs to irrigation system, spigots and irrigation heads using hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment as necessary etc. Installs new irrigation lines and maintains existing lines. Purchases tools, equipment and materials required for irrigation system maintenance and repair

Assists with the yearly start-up and shut-down of the irrigation system, troubleshooting issues as they arise. Establishes and follows start-up, preventive maintenance, and shut down checklists. Seeks input from other staff to identify and correct problems throughout the grounds. Coordinates repairs by outside contractors as necessary

Works with GIS manager to document all irrigation system changes and check accuracy of existing GIS irrigation map

Keeps pump house orderly and monitors operation of all equipment inside. Performs regular maintenance and coordinates repairs

Maintains all fountains in the Cemetery. Cleans or replaces filters, and monitors operation of pumps, piping and other aspects of the fountains. Makes repairs or coordinates contracted repairs as necessary

Documents issues related to drainage system as observed or reported by other staff. Performs minor repairs and assists in planning for capital repairs

Fills small potholes in roads, and tracks condition of larger potholes or deterioration. Assists in determining priorities for road patching or asphalt replacement and overseeing contracted work

Assists with snow removal from roads and paths

Performs tasks requiring knowledge and experience operating a variety of general maintenance equipment such as backhoe, jackhammer, and dump truck with trailer

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Irrigation systemsHeavy equipment operationHandPower toolsMicrosoft OfficeMechanical experienceSafety regulationsEnglish communicationSpanish communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED required. Some college education preferred

Three to five years' experience installing and maintaining multi-zone irrigation systems

Three to five years' experience using a variety of hand and power tools including tools for plumbing and masonry, hammer drills, chipping hammers, circular saws, grinders, etc

Experience working with and around heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, jackhammers, compressors and other heavy equipment

Must be able to act independently and oversee outside contractors

Able to establish priorities and organize work. Willing to accept more responsibilities at supervisor's discretion as time warrants

Able to deal with stressful situations and be flexible as work demands

Knowledge of cemetery maintenance and construction procedures and equipment is desirable

Able to read a ruler, map and use basic math skills

Necessary computer skills: ability to read and navigate digital maps and plans, knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to communicate fluently in English (spoken and written) with staff, vendors, clients and visitors to the Cemetery is required. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus

A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to obtain a Massachusetts 2B Hoisting and license within one year of date of hire

Able to shovel snow, dirt and/or loam as needed and assigned

Must follow all safety policies and regulations to contribute to a safe working environment

Must participate in all safety trainings and safety meetings