Irrigation Tech

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• Conduct detailed irrigation inspections documenting repairs (upgrades included later)
• Clean decorative water features
• Excavate and trench using shovels and other excavation hand tools.
• Backfill and compact in a clean manner to minimize spoils, signs of excavation, and settling.
• Maintain work areas and jobsite in clean, safe, and hazard free condition at all times.
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in clean, organized and well stocked condition.
• Train and mentor personnel in lower positions on technical irrigation topics
• Properly adjust all sprinkler types and nozzles and replace all types of sprinklers including appropriate use of check valves and PRS.
• Select and install appropriate conventional and HE nozzles (including knowing precipitation rates)
• Properly solvent cement weld PVC (ASME B31.1 Bonding Procedures)
• Repair lateral lines under all conditions.
• Repair PVC and ductile iron mainlines under all conditions up to 6 inches.
• Properly replace all types of irrigation valves
• Clean and rebuild valves under special customer request.
• Conduct annual seasonal start up inspections and drip conversions.
• Conduct winterizations (seasonal markets)
• Install controllers (both conventional and smart)
• Program conventional controllers.
• Install rain sensors, soil moisture sensors and flow meters and master valves (including Hydrometers)
• Complete water saving upgrades.
• Operate excavation equipment (walk behind trencher and soil compactor)
• Diagnose shorts, open circuits, partial shorts using a multi-meter.
• Utilize a station master to activate and diagnose valves and tone wires.
• Trace underground wires and locate ground faults using a ground fault locator.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and repair conventional electrical irrigation problems.
• Record materials and labor used to complete each job.
• Wear proper PPE and follow all safety rules.

• Minimum 1-5 years prior landscape irrigation experience required.
• Knowledge of communication cable and radio communication/hardware experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical fittings and mechanical gate valves.
• Understanding of irrigation controller hardware.
• Two wire system experience.
• Knowledge of brass valve rebuild preferred.
• Resourceful, learns quickly and has a desire for knowledge.
• Self-starter.
• Detail oriented.
• TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Training is offered and pay is negotiable.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and motor vehicles, perform trades tasks, inspect the work of others, and review work for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.

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

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

This job description is subject to change at any time.

$22-25

Bright View offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance.

A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Facilities Services