Irrigation Technician

Big Sky Landscaping; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA

PTO

Job summary

Big Sky Landscaping in Big Sky, Montana is hiring an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain residential irrigation systems across projects.

The role involves diagnosing issues, programming controllers, turning on irrigation in spring, winterizing in fall, and ensuring reliable operation for clients.

Competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency in all aspects of residential irrigation system installation, diagnosis, repair and programming.
• Exceptional communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and highly organized with solid time management.
• Basic understanding of residential irrigation layout including flow and pressure calculations.

Responsibilities

• Irrigation system turn-ons (spring) and winterizations (fall).
• Audit, diagnose and repair irrigation system issues.
• Irrigation checks at multiple properties on scheduled cadence.
• Programming irrigation controllers.
• Installation of residential irrigation systems.

Skills

Irrigation installation

Diagnostics & repair

Controller programming

Communication

Time management

Job description

Our ideal candidate profile:

• Exceptional Communication, Organization and Interpersonal skills
• Technical proficiency in all aspects of residential irrigation system installation, diagnosis, repair and programming
• 3+ years of field experience preferred
• Commercial Irrigation installation experience a plus
• Analytical and highly organized
• Solid time managementskills
• Basic understanding of residential irrigation layout including flow and pressure calculations a plus

Company: Big Sky Landscaping is an established community-oriented landscaping company in Big Sky, Montana. We specialize in maintaining, supplying and building beautiful landscapes. An organized business with a high percentage of employees returning each summer, Big Sky Landscaping is a fun and rewarding company to be a part of.

Job Duties

The Irrigation Technician role is key to the functionality of the overall business. The success of each department of Big Sky Landscaping relies on the proper execution of the responsibilities of this role. The Irrigation Technician is responsible for the successful installation and maintenance of irrigation systems at projects across all divisions of the Company.

1. Irrigation system turn-ons (spring) and winterizations (fall)
2. Audit, diagnose and repair irrigation system issues
3. Irrigation checks at multiple properties on scheduled cadence
4. Programming irrigation controllers
5. Installation of residential irrigation systems

REPORTING:

1. Report directly to the owner while performing tasks as required for any department leaders.

The following require notification of the Owner:

1. Any incidence of fraud or theft within the company.
2. Any injury incurred by an employee.
3. Any property damage to a client's property or company property caused by an employee.

Hours of Work

Summer: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Fridays (as needed) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Benefits:

• Hourly wage between $35.00 and $45.00 per hour.
• Flexibility for time-off as needed with notice and reasonable expectation of working during the busy times of year.
• Dynamic and engaging work environment with opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Possibility for matching SIMPLE IRA and PTO upon first season