Irrigation Maintenance I

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderful Orchards is seeking an Irrigation Maintenance I to support preventative maintenance and field operations in the California San Joaquin Valley.

The role involves hands-on work with irrigation systems, pumps, and shop maintenance, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. Pay range is $20–$21/hour, final compensation based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical, construction, or commercial environments is required.
• Able to read manuals, plans and safety directions; follow SOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and safe work practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain irrigation-related equipment.
• Valid Class A license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembling, inspecting, cleaning, and replacing irrigation pump and motor equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on pumps, valves, and fittings.
• Conduct preventive maintenance such as oiling motors and greasing pumps.
• Support setup for new water well development (excavation, PVC installation).
• Operate basic heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts, service trucks).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the irrigation shop.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Reading compliance manuals

Safety awareness

GPS proficiency

Self-directed work

Education

1-2 years Agricultural Farm Equipment experience

Experience with irrigation operations

Tools

Pumps

Motors

GPS

Electrical safety equipment

Job description

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Job Description

Under the direction of a supervisor and in compliance with all company safety protocols, the Irrigation Maintenance I role supports preventative maintenance and agricultural operations. This position involves hands-on work in the field and shop, assisting with irrigation systems and general farm maintenance.

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.

• Assist with assembling, inspecting, cleaning, and replacing irrigation pump and motor equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on pumps, valves, and fittings.
• Conduct preventive maintenance such as oiling motors and greasing pumps.
• Support setup for new water well development (excavation, PVC installation).
• Operate basic heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts, service trucks).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the irrigation shop.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Farm Maintenance

• Cleaning up of roadways, equipment yards, shops
• Painting
• Occasional welding (if no experience, training will be provided on the job)
• Other duties as assigned

Additional

• Maintain Safety protocols when performing different types of tasks. Wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Always maintain the Irrigation Maintenance shop clean.
• General maintenance, installations, repairs, or electrical work at the different Wonderful Orchards locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $20-$21/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consistently follow standard work and standard operating procedures.
• Satisfactory reading comprehension of manuals, directions, safety hazards
• Satisfactory communication skills including writing emails, texts, report outs
• Self-directed individual with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to take and read various measurements – land depth, length, voltage

Functional Skills (Hard skills/ job-specific)

• Proven experience in electrical, construction, or commercial environments is required
• Basic to Advance knowledge of: Pumps, motors, filter stations, sulfur burners, gypsum machine, fertilizer and acid pumps
• Read, understand and apply Operating Manuals, plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• The ability to drive a truck and trailer. The ability to properly secure a load.
• Experience using Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Comprehension and practice of farm safety, electrical safety, and trench safety

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years working with Agricultural Farm Equipment preferred and/or 1 year working experience with wonderful farming operations (Irrigation Department)
• Proven experience in electrical, construction, or commercial environments is required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Class A License (preferred)

Additional Information

Why choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards arepartof The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr .

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.