Irrigation Technician Lead

Irrigation Technician Lead – FE Warren AFB

Location:

Cheyenne, Wyoming – FE Warren AFB

Type:
Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Full-Time/ Day Shift/ (Mon – Fri) 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (This position requires driving)

Compensation: $26.00 - $26.00/hour

• Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees. Full-Time benefits of a Irrigation Technician Lead at Tessera include:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.42/hour Health and Welfare Benefit Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

• Perform and lead daily irrigation maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation activities to ensure systems operate efficiently and meet contract requirements.
• Serve as the lead irrigation technician by providing day-to-day guidance, technical expertise, and support to team members while working alongside the crew.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair irrigation system issues, including controllers, valves, sprinklers, timers, sensors, wiring, and related mechanical and electrical components.
• Install, adjust, test, and maintain irrigation equipment to ensure proper coverage, water distribution, and optimal system performance.
• Conduct seasonal irrigation system startups, shutdowns, winterization procedures, freeze protection measures, and system inspections.
• Monitor system performance, identify leaks, malfunctions, and inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and water conservation.
• Assist with planning and prioritizing daily work assignments to ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance, repairs, and service requests.
• Train and mentor irrigation technicians on proper irrigation techniques, equipment operation, troubleshooting procedures, and safety practices.
• Perform routine inspections and quality checks to ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, safety standards, and company expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, maintenance activities, inventory usage, and water management data.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with supervisors, QA personnel, subcontractors, and military or civilian customers regarding irrigation-related activities.
• Support grounds maintenance and landscaping operations as needed and serve as the primary technical resource for irrigation-related issues.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and irrigation equipment safely and effectively.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to irrigation emergencies as required.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and free of debris upon completion of assigned tasks.
  * All other duties as assigned.

• Three (3) or more years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial irrigation systems.
• Advanced knowledge of irrigation components,…