Irrigation Tech

Irrigation Tech

Job Description

We are looking for an Irrigation Technician to join our sprinkler installation and repair team. Our ideal candidate has some experience in irrigation and is comfortable working independently, but we are willing to train applicants with basic mechanical skills and a good work ethic. Since this job involves traveling to different locations to perform valve repairs, monitor irrigation systems on properties while working to ensure adequate, efficient irrigation on site.

• Communicate damage or improvement needs to manager.
• Perform and monitor complete station by station irrigation inspections and create a report with a proposal for resolution.
• Layouts and install new or renovated irrigation systems.
• Troubleshoots irrigation systems to determine reparation needs.
• Pulls and fits piping for irrigation systems.
• Sets sprinkler heads and valve boxes.
• Tests irrigation systems for proper functioning.
• Clears, replaces/prepares soil for turf or bed areas, performs rough and fine grading, dig trenches as well as plating trees and shrubs, laying ground cover, installing turf, applying bark and cleaning up job site after completion of irrigation projects.
• Purchases parts required to repair, create, or renovate irrigation systems while maintaining accurate inventory and strict cost controls to ensure job performed within required financial requirements.
• Gather and update historical data for each account regarding waters sources, point of connection and mainline location, services performed, and parts installed.
• Activate and deactivate irrigation systems according to seasonal priorities or pre-established schedules. (Startups and blow outs)
• Partners with customer by suggesting watering schedules and tactics to reduce water usage and costs and proposes solutions during periods of droughts or water restrictions.
• Visits properties to evaluate all revenue generating opportunities and design enhancement/irrigation proposals based on finds.
• Increases market share by achieving enhancement sales goals, and proposal goals.
• Monitors proper use of required personal protective equipment on crew.
• Ensures proper use, care and inventory of company vehicles, equipment and tools assigned to/used by assigned crew.
• Communicates crew performance concerns to Account Manager or Divisional Manager with recommendations for corrective action.
• Fill out daily paperwork, including time sheets, timely and accurately.
• Ensures irrigation jobs are managed within budget to meet or exceed all required financial performance metrics.
• Reviews and monitors equipment maintenance programs and upkeep of vehicles used to service clients in designated area.
• Manages upkeep of irrigation systems in designated area.
• May directly supervise 1-2 associates on larger jobs but mostly works independently.

Irrigation Technician Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate/ Valid driver's license
• Some post-secondary training in irrigation or landscaping is preferred.
• Attending one training class per year after hiring; continuing education

• Full Benefits Package which includes health, dental, 401 K , and PTO