Irrigation Tech

Job Details

Job Location:

Reno, NV 89523

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 Hourly

Job Title:

Landscape Irrigation Technician

Classification:
Seasonal - Full Time, Hourly

Reno Green Landscaping Inc. is seeking a Landscape Irrigation Technician to work in our maintenance department. We are looking for a strong candidate that is passionate about working for a fast-paced, award winning, and growing company that is privately owned & operated. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and knowledgeable individual who thrives in an ever-changing environment. If you are looking for a great work environment and a company that values you, we would like to hear from you.

The Landscape Irrigation Technician will be responsible for proper technics for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building by using hands, power tools, or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include digging. This position will also work in crews of 2 or more people, so collaboration and good communication is vital.

Leadership skills is needed to monitor and evaluate projects performed by an apprentice.

• Clean facilities or sites
• Dispose of trash or waste materials and recycle them into their assigned areas
• Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance
• Remove snow
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools
• Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers
• Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds
• Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes
• Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans
• Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Use a backpack sprayer to apply pesticides
• Makes sure to teach the crew how to properly use all tools and machines properly and safely
• Makes sure to teach the crew how to properly mow the lawn; prune/trim trees and shrubs; plant flowers; and any other tasks assigned to them
• Irrigation system trouble shooting and repair
• Programming time clocks
• Repairing/installing valves, lateral lines, drip lines, mainlines and irrigation heads
• Tracing wires
• Responsible for maintaining proper watering for plants, trees, shrubs, and lawn to stay green
• Pruning, edging, trimming, and mowing using various machines and handheld tools
• Plant flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Use company tablets and/or phone to properly clock in/clock out
• Set up tasks/jobs for irrigation technician apprentice to follow
• Additional duties/tasks/projects as needed

• Medical benefits for employee and dependents offered at a competitive cost
• Company paid dental and vision benefits (for employee only). Family plans available at competitive cost
• IRA Plan with company match after 12 months of service
• Paid holidays
• Employee Savings Program offered
• Company uniforms
• Pay frequency is weekly

• Able to follow directions
• Must have a valid and clean US drivers license
• Must have a strong work ethic and able to prioritize daily tasks
• An OSHA card is a plus, but no necessary

High School Diploma

Bilingual-Spanish (Preferred but not required)