Irrigation Tech LOMA LINDA

Description

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The Irrigation Technician installs and maintains irrigation systems that keep crops, parks, gardens, and various green spaces watered. This position is adept at operating different kinds of heavy machinery such as trenchers and soil compactors.

• 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 a clean, safe, and hazard‑free condition at all times.
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in a 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 multimeter.
• 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.

• Able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company‑provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g., shovels, rakes)
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high‑visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers operating a Bright View fleet vehicle must have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates to motor‑vehicle performance recorded on a state‑issued motor‑vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Maintain required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

• Outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, below 32°F, various humidity levels)
• Operate in direct sunlight for extended periods.
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