Irrigation Technician

Jobtailor; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician in Livermore, CA to install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems at commercial sites. You will read plans, troubleshoot wiring, and ensure all work meets Jensen standards while leading small crews as needed.

Responsibilities include pipe and valve repair, controller programming, site maps, and accurate timekeeping. A CA driver license and irrigation certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in irrigation or equivalent
• Valid California Driver License required
• Certified Irrigation Technician preferred
• Knowledge of irrigation wiring and troubleshooting
• Reading irrigation plans

Responsibilities

• Perform irrigation work at job sites under supervision
• Lead 1-2 laborers and instruct other technicians
• Create as-built drawings, site activity maps, and work orders
• Repair pipes (including copper and asbestos cement) and valves
• Program controllers and adjust flow and zoning as needed
• Read plans and ensure installations meet Jensen standards
• Inspect equipment and report safety concerns to supervision

Skills

Irrigation systems

Troubleshooting

Reading plans

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Tool operation

Driver's license

Crew leadership

Education

Certified Irrigation Technician

Tools

Drills

Jackhammers

Trenchers

Tampers

Rain Master remote

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, performs irrigation work at specific job sites.
• Demonstrates ability to work safely by using proper tools for specific tasks, and all irrigation work is performed based on prescribed Jensen standards of landscape irrigation.
• Consistently shows up for work on time at the assigned location.
• If unable to work, notifies the Supervisor immediately.
• Shows up for work fully dressed in appropriate uniform including approved footwear.
• Unloads the vehicle after work and loads it for the next day of work; maintains vehicle by keeping it clean and organized.
• May direct/lead the work of 1-2 laborers and instructs other technicians on work to be performed.
• Reads and understands irrigation plans.
• Creates as-built drawings, site activity maps, irrigation diagnostics, and work orders.
• Repairs all types of pipe including copper and asbestos cement; installs and repairs various sprinkler systems and irrigation valves; performs main line repairs up to and including 3" pipes.
• Positions sprinklers appropriately and correctly in relation to grade, curbs, walls, and windows.
• Disassembles, troubleshoots, and repairs solenoid-operated irrigation control valves; demonstrates the ability to install a new replacement valve.
• Demonstrates ability to make proper flow control adjustments.
• Turns controllers on and off and manually operates a single station from the controller.
• Checks irrigation programs on the controller and can operate a valve electronically by remote and programs irrigation controllers.
• Installs remote harnesses.
• Performs work and uses tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner (drills, jackhammers, trenchers, tampers).
• Accurately fills out and signs the time cards with hours worked and work orders for each site/project for each day worked.
• Makes a parts list for materials needed.
• Reports any injury or illness immediately to the Supervisor.
• Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper and safe operation and reports problems to the Supervisor immediately.
• Reports unsafe work conditions or practices to the Supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years experience in irrigation; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above.
• Valid California Driver License with a clean DMV record is required.
• Must possess or become a Certified [Irrigation Technician].
• Knowledge of landscape and maintenance techniques, methods, and tools.
• Complete knowledge of irrigation wiring, wire troubleshooting and wire fault locating.
• Pipe – Recognizes and understands the applications and differences between class and schedule rated PVC pipe.
• Sprinkler and nozzle selection – Demonstrates the ability to select the proper sprinkler nozzle for a given area that is compatible with the equipment in use.
• Has a basic understanding of electrical and electronic circuitry, and demonstrates the ability to perform minor controller repairs.
• Demonstrates the ability to turn controllers on and off.
• Knows how to manually operate a single station from the controller, and how to use a Rain Master remote control unit.
• Power tools and equipment – Demonstrates the ability to safely and properly use drills, jackhammers, trenchers, and tampers.
• Knowledge and understanding of water management issues such as budgeting, conversions, GMP, GPH, CCF, HCF, acres, feet.
• Understands the basics of distribution uniformity.
• Understands the basics of pipe sizing, GPM flow rates, and velocity.
• Understands hydrozone issues such as sun/shade, plant, slope, soil structure.
• Understands and recognizes types of soil and field capacity.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions from supervisor and management.
• Ability to work with and assist crew members.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Proficiency of all irrigation ID skills, knowledge, and equipment use.
• Advanced understanding of sprinkler positioning and adjustments.
• Recognition and understanding of the basic signs of plant stress.
• Maintain valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.