Irrigation Tech I

BrightView Landscapes; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes seeks an entry-level Irrigation Tech Level I to support routine monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and seasonal maintenance of irrigation systems. The role operates under general supervision and follows established procedures to ensure proper system operation.

Primary duties include assisting with installations, testing, troubleshooting, and small repairs, while working outdoors in varying weather and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of productive experience in installation, inspection, and repair of irrigation systems.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Good knowledge of trenchers, multi-meters, wire locators, ditchers and pipe sizing is essential.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Ability to create and read site map-colored charts/legends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and test new irrigation installations.
• Support troubleshooting and repair efforts.
• Evaluate and optimize pipe and valve placements and help with seasonal system tasks such as start-ups and winterizations.
• Participate in routine inspections and help record findings.
• Support basic system adjustments and minor repairs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Valid driver's license

Ability to create/read site maps?

Outdoor work endurance

Education

0-1 year irrigation experience

Tools

Trenchers

Multi-meters

Wire locators

Ditchers

Pipe sizing

Job description

Description

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Irrigation Tech Level I applies knowledge of irrigation systems to assist with routine monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and seasonal maintenance tasks. This role works under general supervision and follows established procedures to ensure proper system operation.

Job Summary

Irrigation Tech Level I applies knowledge of irrigation systems to assist with routine monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and seasonal maintenance tasks. This role works under general supervision and follows established procedures to ensure proper system operation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor and test new irrigation installations.
• Support troubleshooting and repair efforts.
• Evaluate and optimize pipe and valve placements and help with seasonal system tasks such as start-ups and winterizations.
• Participate in routine inspections and help record findings.
• Support basic system adjustments and minor repairs.

Education And Experience

• 0-1 year of productive experience in the installation, inspection, and repair of irrigation systems.
• A valid driver’s license
• Good knowledge of trenchers, multi-meters, wire locators, ditchers and pipe sizing are also essential.
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Ability to create and read site map-colored charts/legends.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

Compensation Pay Range

$30 - $35

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

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