Irrigation Technician

Job Summary

Irrigation Technician – Bright View Landscapes. Join a team that values excellence, teamwork, and innovation. We are looking for experienced technicians to install, maintain, and troubleshoot irrigation systems across a variety of sites, including crops, parks, gardens, and other green spaces.

• Conduct detailed irrigation inspections, documenting repairs and upgrades.
• Clean decorative water features and maintain overall site hygiene.
• Excavate and trench using hand tools and equipment such as trenches and soil compactors.
• Backfill, compact, and minimize spoil removal to preserve site aesthetics.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free work environment and work site.
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in an organized, well‑stocked condition.
• Train and mentor junior personnel on irrigation technical topics.
• Adjust and replace sprinkler types and nozzles, including check valves and PRS.
• Select and install conventional and HE nozzles, understanding precipitation rates.
• Cement weld PVC using ASME B31.1 bonding procedures.
• Repair lateral lines and PVC/ductile iron mainlines up to 6 inches.
• Replace and rebuild irrigation valves, including special customer requests.
• Conduct annual seasonal start‑up inspections, drip conversions, and winterizations.
• Install and program both conventional and smart controllers.
• Install rain sensors, soil moisture sensors, flow meters, and master valves (including Hydrometers).
• Complete water‑saving upgrades.
• Operate excavation equipment such as walk‑behind trenchers and soil compactors.
• Diagnose electrical issues using a multimeter and tone wires; trace underground wires and locate ground faults.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve conventional irrigation problems.
• Record materials and labor used on each job.
• Wear proper PPE and adhere to all safety rules.

• 1–5 years of prior landscape irrigation experience (minimum).
• Knowledge of communication cable, radio hardware, and mechanical fittings.
• Understanding of irrigation controller hardware and two‑wire systems.
• Experience with brass valve rebuilds preferred.
• Resourceful, self‑starter, and detail oriented.
• TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Training is offered; pay is negotiable.

• Ability to perform basic tasks such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, and repetitive motions.
• Capacity to lift and move up to 100 lbs occasionally and up to 50 lbs frequently or constantly.
• Strong visual acuity for operating equipment, inspecting work, and reviewing accuracy.

The position is primarily outdoors, exposed to varying temperatures, weather conditions, and noise levels.

$26 – $35 per hour, based on experience.

Bright View offers a range of benefits to full‑time team members, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; ancillary and voluntary products; a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; 6 to 9 paid holidays per year; potential paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave; tuition reimbursement; and variable pay opportunities based on performance.

Bright View Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Facilities Services