Irrigation/Sprinkler Technician

Soundview Landsacpe Irrigation; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Soundview Landscape Irrigation is hiring for a field technician to maintain and install sprinkler systems in the Seattle area. You will work on routine maintenance, add-ons, spring activations, and winterizations, with a focus on quality and keeping sites tidy.

We value reliability, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and strong customer service. You should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Two years of experience required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in irrigation or landscape tech.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, verbal and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and activations of irrigation systems.
• Install new sprinkler systems, including digging and PVC work.
• Keep job sites tidy and restore landscaping after work.

Skills

Reliability

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off

Soundview Landscape Irrigation has been providing high quality sprinkler installation and service for over 3 decades. We care deeply about our work and take pride in every sprinkler system we care for or install. We work in some of the most beautiful gardens in the Seattle area, and are known for the craftsmanship we put into every system. We believe in doing things right the first time, and being flexible as landscapes are rarely static, and evolve over time.

Tasks that this role will be asked to perform:

• Routine maintenance of irrigation sprinkler systems including, spring activations, repairs, expanding and adding to systems, winterizations.


• Installation of new sprinkler systems includes lots of digging, plumbing with PVC pipe and glue.


• All jobs require attention to detail when it comes to keeping a job site tidy, clean at the end of the day, and repairing any disturbed landscaping back to its original form.

A person who will be successful at this job will be RELIABLE. They will show up every day, on time, ready to work. They will have a good attitude and be willing and eager to learn, and be part of the team at Soundview.

They will have good MECHANICAL APTITUDE AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS. What we do requires the use of tools such as pipe cutters, wrenches, screw drivers, shovels, picks and drills and being able to use hand tools effectively is important. Understanding hydraulics and irrigation systems will help an applicant be successful. Applicants should have good problem solving skills and have the desire to see challenging issues through to completion.

Applicants must have good CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS including a positive attitude, good verbal and listening skills, and a gracious demeanor. They must be able to accurately describe and record what tasks they have performed and what supplies were used.

Applicants NEED AT LEAST 2 YEARS of experience in this field

Drivers license required with insurable driving record

Applicants must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.