Irrigation Tech Lead — Field Systems & Operations

PRIDE Industries; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in California is seeking an Irrigation Tech Lead to oversee irrigation systems across multiple facilities. You will prioritize, coordinate, and lead teams to maintain landscape irrigation, install systems, and troubleshoot controllers and sensors.

The role requires hands-on leadership, in-depth knowledge of irrigation components, and willingness to travel between sites. Minimum qualifications include 4+ years in sprinkler irrigation, strong communication, basic hydraulics

Qualifications

• Four or more years of sprinkler irrigation installation, repair and maintenance experience.
• Ability to use relevant hand tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic hydraulics, piping materials (PVC/plastic, metal, copper and ABS).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, management, and others.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others.
• Knowledge of safe operation of construction and landscaping industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and assigns tasks and coordinates work schedules to ensure coverage.
• Maintains supplies, stock, and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Trains and assists workers in performing duties, working alongside on the same tasks.
• Understands and trains workers in the safe and proper use of products and equipment.
• Performs repairs on breaks in water mains and lines, repairs or replaces valves, and excavates as needed.
• Repairs and adjusts sprinkler heads and troubleshoots irrigation components.
• Takes care of weather stations, controllers, timers, and central control systems.
• Maintains weather station and conducts site checks for vitality of plant material.
• Monitors progress of tasks and inspects completed work; frequent travel between facilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Hand tools use

Hydraulics knowledge

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PRIDE Industries in California is seeking an Irrigation Tech Lead to oversee irrigation systems across multiple facilities. You will prioritize, coordinate, and lead teams to maintain landscape irrigation, install systems, and troubleshoot controllers and sensors.

The role requires hands-on leadership, in-depth knowledge of irrigation components, and willingness to travel between sites. Minimum qualifications include 4+ years in sprinkler irrigation, strong communication, basic hydraulics