Irrigation Systems Technician: Install, Repair & Optimize

BrightView Landscapes; American Canyon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain irrigation systems for diverse outdoor spaces, including parks and gardens. The role involves operating trenchers and soil compactors, diagnosing electrical issues, and performing seasonal start-ups and winterizations.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of landscape irrigation experience, a valid driver’s license, and a TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-5 years prior landscape irrigation experience required.
• Knowledge of communication cable and radio communication/hardware experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical fittings and mechanical gate valves.
• Understanding of irrigation controller hardware.
• Two wire system experiences.
• Knowledge of brass valve rebuild preferred.
• Resourceful, learns quickly and has a desire for knowledge.
• Self-starter.
• Detail oriented.
• TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Training is offered and pay is negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed irrigation inspections documenting repairs (upgrades included later).
• Clean decorative water features.
• Excavate and trench using shovels and other excavation hand tools.
• Backfill and compact in clean manner to minimize spoils, signs of excavation, and settling.
• Maintain work areas and jobsite in clean, safe, and hazard free condition at all times.
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in clean, organized and well stocked condition.
• Train and mentor personnel in lower positions on technical irrigation topics
• Properly adjust all sprinkler types and nozzles and replace all types of sprinklers including appropriate use of check valves and PRS.
• Select and install appropriate conventional and HE nozzles (including knowing precipitation rates)
• Properly solvent cement weld PVC (ASME B31.1 Bonding Procedures)
• Repair lateral lines under all conditions.
• Repair PVC and ductile iron mainlines under all conditions up to 6 inches.
• Properly replace all types of irrigation valves
• Clean and rebuild valves under special customer request.
• Conduct annual seasonal start up inspections and drip conversions.
• Conduct winterizations (seasonal markets)
• Install controllers (both conventional and smart)
• Program conventional controllers.
• Install rain sensors, soil moisture sensors and flow meters and master valves (including Hydrometers)
• Complete water saving upgrades.
• Operate excavation equipment (walk behind trencher and soil compactor)
• Diagnose shorts, open circuits, partial shorts using a multi-meter.
• Utilize a station master to activate and diagnose valves and tone wires.
• Trace underground wires and locate ground faults using a ground fault locator.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and repair conventional electrical irrigation problems.
• Record materials and labor used to complete each job.
• Wear proper PPE and follow all safety rules.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Resourceful

Willing to learn

Education

TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Two wire system experience

Brass valve rebuild experience

Mechanical fittings

Job description

BrightView Landscapes is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain irrigation systems for diverse outdoor spaces, including parks and gardens. The role involves operating trenchers and soil compactors, diagnosing electrical issues, and performing seasonal start-ups and winterizations.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of landscape irrigation experience, a valid driver’s license, and a TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license.