Service Technician

The below job is only being posted by Ponca City Development Authority and is being hired by a local employer.

TPI Staffing Service is looking to fill the following position:
Service Technician

Please apply at  or stop by the office at 215 N 3rd St to complete the application process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* 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 prev enters.

* 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* High School diploma or equivalent.

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

* Driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* 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

* Knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS) preferred

* Ability to maintain inventory and property.

* Ability to use small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Very heavy work:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.