Commercial Irrigation Technician - Landscape Maintenance

Published: 6/14/2022

Agriculture

Job Description

About Us
Sun State Nursery & Landscaping is a local, full-service landscape company with a crew of about 80 field employees. We maintain commercial properties including HOAs, office parks, retail centers, and multifamily communities. We're looking for a reliable Irrigation Tech to keep our clients' systems running right.

What You'll Do

Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair commercial irrigation systems on a regular route of maintenance properties
Diagnose and fix broken heads, lateral and mainline breaks, valves, and wiring problems
Program, adjust, and troubleshoot controllers
Do wet checks and irrigation audits, and write up findings and repair proposals for account managers
Locate valves and wire faults with a wire tracer/locator
Adjust watering schedules by season and follow local watering restrictions
Keep accurate work orders, parts usage, and time records
Maintain an assigned company truck, tools, and parts inventory
Communicate clearly with property managers and maintenance crews

What We're Looking For

2+ years of commercial irrigation experience; 2-wire irrigation systems.
Solid troubleshooting skills with valves, controllers, and low-voltage wiring
Able to read irrigation plans and as-builts
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required)
Able to work outdoors in heat and all weather, lift up to 50 lbs, dig, kneel, and bend
Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working a route independently
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Preferred

Irrigation certification
Backflow testing certification
Experience with drip systems, pumps, and reclaimed water

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Company truck, tools, and uniforms
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k)
Steady, year-round work with room to grow into Irrigation Manager or Account Manager roles

Sun State Nursery & Landscaping is an Equal Opportunity Employer.