Certified Irrigator

Maasverde; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k)

Referral bonus program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Maas Verde Landscape Restoration is seeking an Irrigation Technician in Austin, TX to lead installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and residential irrigation systems. You will perform audits, manage parts, and configure controller schedules while upholding safety and efficiency standards.

The role requires experience with automatic irrigation systems, strong problem-solving and communication skills, physical stamina for outdoor work, and a valid driving record.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automatic irrigation systems, including conventional and two-wire setups.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation system tools and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of landscape irrigation requirements.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of strenuous physical labor in extreme weather conditions.
• Regularly lifts up to 100 lbs and performs sustained physical activity.
• Strong communication with colleagues and clients in a professional manner.
• Team player with reliable attendance and safety mindset.
• Demonstrates safe working habits and clean driving record.
• Hold a valid TCEQ Irrigation License or working toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting irrigation systems for commercial and residential sites.
• Conduct irrigation audits and generate detailed reports.
• Inventory tools, equipment, and materials; ensure items are in good working order.
• Procure irrigation parts and supplies as needed.
• Set and maintain controller times and schedules.
• Map irrigation systems for master plans and upgrades.
• Operate trenchers and rock saws for line installation.
• Repair leaks in drip, lateral, and mainlines.
• Adjust sprinkler heads to optimize system design.
• Install rain sensors and high-tech controllers.
• Expand existing systems with upgrades and enhancements.
• Install micro and drip irrigation where appropriate.
• Install high-tech sensor and flow-sensing installations.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Irrigation knowledge

Reading instructions

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Punctuality

Safe work habits

Clean driving record

TCEQ Irrigation License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Maas Verde:

Maas Verde Landscape Restoration was founded in 2015. We are a small but growing organization, and our projects include residential landscapes, as well as state parks and commercial facilities.

Our mission is to achieve ecological restoration and sustainability, while building community growth through landscape design and ecological education.

Job Summary:

In your role as the Irrigation Technician will be responsible for:

• Installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting commercial and residential systems
• Completing irrigation audits and generating reports
• Conducting inventory of tools, equipment, materials, and enduring items are in good working order
• Procuring irrigation parts and supplies
• Setting and maintaining times on controllers
• Mapping systems for master plans
• Operating trenchers and rock saws to install lines
• Fix drip, lateral and mainline leaks
• Adjusting irrigation heads to improve system design
• Installing rain sensors
• Valve and manifold repair and rebuilding
• Installing high-tech smart irrigation controllers
• Adding on to existing systems
• Install Micro and drip irrigation installation and enhancements
• Install High-tech sensor and flow sensing installation

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a working knowledge of automatic irrigation systems, such as conventional and two-wire systems
• Experience in operating and maintaining machines, tools and equipment used in maintenance, installation and repair of irrigation systems
• A thorough understanding of landscape irrigation requirements
• The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Capable of strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time, while working in extreme weather conditions
• Repeatedly bend, kneel, crouch, squat, push, pull, and walk; lift 100lbs on a consistent basis
• Learn quickly and problem solve easily
• Communicate in a professional manner with a variety of individuals including colleagues and clients
• Team player
• Arrive to work on time and ready to go
• Safe working habits always
• Clean driving record
• TCEQ Irrigation License

We offer:

• Competitive salary
  • Pay will be based on experience and if certification has been received prior to hiring.
• PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Referral bonus program
• Advancement and educational opportunities

Required experience:

• 1-year minimum professional experience in irrigation
• Authorized to work in the US and able to provide proof
• Level of Education: High School Graduate or GED
• Conversational proficiency in English

Travel Requirement:

75%