Irrigation & Landscape Laborer

Childs Play; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Calsavers Retirement Plan

Job summary

Chris Kelley, Inc. DBA Childs Play in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Irrigation/Landscape Laborer. The role requires a minimum of 4 years of commercial irrigation/landscape experience, ability to read site plans, and operate landscape equipment.

You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain irrigation systems, and work outdoors in all weather conditions as part of a safety-minded team. Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of commercial irrigation and/or landscape experience required.
• Ability to read site plans and follow specifications.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain commercial irrigation systems and landscapes.
• Program and troubleshoot irrigation controllers, including smart systems.
• Diagnose and repair leaks, broken lines, and wiring problems.
• Install plants, sod, mulch, and soil amendments per plan specifications.
• Grade and prep sites, trench for irrigation and drainage.
• Read and work from landscape and irrigation plans.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment and power tools safely.
• Keep job sites clean, safe, and professional.

Skills

Irrigation/landscape experience

Reading site plans

Physical endurance

Reliable transportation

Team player

Job description

Chris Kelley, Inc. DBA Childs Play

Looking for experienced Irrigation/Landscape laborer to join our team. Please only apply if you have a minimum of 4 years Irrigation/Landscape experience. Reliable transportation and basic tools are required. Must be a team player whom works efficiently and effectively.

For over 25 years, Childs Play has been a construction company specializing in parks and recreation. Installing playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, skateparks, urban landscape, and much more. We are a family first, and work smart team.

Open Positions

• Irrigation/Landscape Laborer: installs, troubleshoots, and repairs commercial irrigation systems and landscapes.

What You'll Do

• Install, repair, and maintain commercial irrigation systems, including mainlines, laterals, valves, backflow devices, drip, and spray/rotor heads
• Program and troubleshoot irrigation controllers, including smart and central-control systems
• Diagnose and repair leaks, broken lines, valve failures, and wiring problems
• Install plants, trees, sod, hardscape edging, mulch, and soil amendments to plan specifications
• Grade and prep sites, and trench for irrigation and drainage
• Read and work from landscape and irrigation plans
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment and power tools safely
• Keep job sites clean, safe, and professional

Requirements

• At least 4 years of commercial irrigation and/or landscape experience (residential-only experience is not a match for this role)
• Working knowledge of irrigation components, hydraulics, and low-voltage wiring
• Able to read site plans and follow specifications
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, kneel, and do physically demanding work for long periods
• Reliable, safety-minded, and a good team player
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record

Preferred

• Experience with equipment such as skid steers, trenchers, or mini excavators
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Dental and vision insurance
• Calsavers Retirement Plan

Childs Play is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment under the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the US.