Description
Install irrigation, plumbing and sprinkler systems. Inspect and assess these systems according to agreed time schedules. Identify defects and wear in irrigation systems and arrange repairs.
Alternative labels
maintain irrigation equipment
irrigation system maintaining
maintain equipment for irrigation
maintaining irrigation equipment
maintaining irrigation systems
irrigation equipment maintaining
maintain systems for irrigation
irrigation systems maintaining
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Maintain irrigation systems is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Irrigation technician: Irrigation technicians specialise in the installation, maintenance and repair of sprinklers, pipes and other irrigation systems. They operate machinery used for irrigation systems handling, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Groundsman/groundswoman: Groundsmen/groundswomen provide landscape and lawn services and maintain grounds for private households, commercial and public facilities, schools, hotels, botanical gardens, golf courses, parks and athletic fields.
Optional skill
Maintain irrigation systems is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Land-based machinery technician: Land-based machinery technicians maintain, overhaul and repair agricultural equipment and machinery.
Vineyard machinery operator: Vineyard machinery operators carry out practical activities related to cultivation, propagation of grape varieties and production of wine with specialised machinery or equipment.
Irrigation system installer: Irrigation system installers build the necessary infrastructure for irrigation of soil, usually for agricultural purposes. They may be specialised in one or more of the various types of stationary irrigation systems.
References
- Maintain irrigation systems – ESCO