Experienced Irrigation Technician

MyRain Sprinkler Systems; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

My Rain Sprinkler Systems in Waterloo, ON is hiring an Experienced Irrigation Worker to install, service and maintain residential and commercial irrigation systems. You will diagnose issues, program timers and smart controllers, and ensure safety and quality on every project.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in irrigation installation and service, the ability to read layouts, and a valid G driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of irrigation installation and service experience.
• Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair manual and computerized irrigation systems.
• Experience with manual and computerized/smart irrigation systems.
• Ability to read layouts and irrigation plans.
• Valid G Driver’s License with clean abstract.
• Irrigation certifications are an asset.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and jobsite protocols.

Responsibilities

• Turn irrigation systems on and off as designated.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain irrigation system components (valves, sprinkler heads, mainlines, controllers, wiring).
• Program, configure, and operate timers, controllers, sensors, and smart irrigation systems.
• Repair mainlines, laterals, valves, sprinklers, and wiring.
• Opening and closing irrigation systems (spring start-ups & winterization).
• Promote safety and environmental practices on site.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Irrigation installation

Layout reading

Driver's license

Diagnostics

Education

Irrigation certifications

Job description

As an Experienced Irrigation Worker you will be responsible for:

• Turns irrigation systems on and off as designated.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical irrigation issues.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains all components of residential and commercial irrigation systems, including valves, sprinkler heads, mainlines, controllers, and wiring, ensuring all components operate efficiently and meet industry standards.
• Programs, configures, and operates timers, controllers, sensors, and smart irrigation systems, and assists in system diagnostics and related maintenance activities as required.
• Repairing mainlines, laterals, valves, sprinkler heads, and wiring.
• Opening and closing irrigation systems (spring start-ups & winterization)
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About You:

The ideal candidate is reliable, experienced, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

You’ll have:

• Minimum 3 years of irrigation installation and service experience (required)
• Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair manual and computerized irrigation systems, with strong electrical and hydraulic diagnostic skills
• Experience with manual and computerized/smart irrigation systems
• Ability to follow, understand and enforce verbal and written instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to read layouts and irrigation plans
• Valid G Driver’s License with clean abstract (required)
• Irrigation certifications (asset — please specify)
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and jobsite protocols
• Physical stamina for outdoor manual labour
• You’ll also be able to work in various weather conditions in a fast-paced environment

About My Rain Sprinkler Systems:

My Rain Sprinkler Systems has been providing professional irrigation solutions to residential and commercial clients in the Waterloo Region since 1995. We are currently looking for highly motivated experienced irrigation Workers to join our team!

If you are experienced, dependable, take pride in your work and have a positive attitude! - We want to hear from you!

Job Type:

Full-time, Seasonal

• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterloo, ON N2V 1V9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Irrigation maintenance: 2 years (required)