Irrigation Technician

Sperber Landscape Companies; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Educational assistance

Weekly pay

401k with match

Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO

Job summary

Sperber Landscape Companies in Martinez, CA is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to perform repairs and support water management for commercial landscapes. This hands-on role requires diagnosing issues, digging as needed, and following diagnostic instructions from senior staff.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in irrigation, a valid driver’s license, and is capable of operating irrigation controllers and identifying components.

Qualifications

• 2 years of irrigation experience (Required).
• High school or equivalent (Preferred).
• Driver's License (Required).
• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Produce irrigation repairs and incidental irrigation/work per supervisor.
• Diagnose irrigation equipment problems accurately.
• Excavate and locate where to dig as needed.
• Program controllers (Irritrol MC series, MC+A, MC+B, Dial A/B, Rainmaster Centar and Evolution).
• Identify pipes, valves and head types (e.g., Hunter PGP, Toro 570, Rain Bird DV series).
• Assist in system checks, repairs, and upgrades for proper coverage and water efficiency.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Diagnose irrigation problems

Pipe and valve knowledge

Communication with team

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brief Description

Are you tired of looking for “just another job” and ready to build a lasting career? We believe exceptional service begins with hiring and retaining the very best employees, promoting from within, and cultivating a family-like atmosphere throughout all branches of the company. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated, and customer-centric people to join our team!

Brief Description

Are you tired of looking for “just another job” and ready to build a lasting career? We believe exceptional service begins with hiring and retaining the very best employees, promoting from within, and cultivating a family-like atmosphere throughout all branches of the company. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated, and customer-centric people to join our team!

Position Summary

Responsible for the production of assigned irrigation repairs or incidental work as directed by the Irrigation Manager, Account Manager, or Field Supervisor. This is a hands on position and includes the responsibility of assisting in the work and setting a position example of behavior, attitude and work ethic.

Responsibilities

The Irrigation Specialist is responsible for producing irrigation repairs and other incidental irrigation and water management work.

• Accurately diagnose irrigation equipment problems.
• Able to excavate with skill/know where to dig.
• Able to communicate using industry terms. Field communications: must be able to effectively follow common diagnostic instructions from senior specialist.
• Able to program the following controllers and know their working/default modes: Irritrol MC series, MC+A, MC+B, Dial A/B, Rainmaster Centar and Evolution series.
• Have basic knowledge of irrigation design. Pipe class, valve identification including the following valves: Hardie 100, Series 700, Weathermatic (all plastic series), Rainbird DV series.
• Capable of head identification consisting of Hunter PGP, PGH, I series, Toro 570 and Rainbird 1800 series.
• Capable of nozzle identification and usage.
• Knowledge of basic hydraulics: Valve size, flow demand, static and dynamic PSI and how they affect performance.
• Ability to assist in performing an irrigation systems check and repairs or upgrades required for proper coverage and effecient water utilization.
• Ability to assist in repairs of large scale irrigation breaks, main line repairs, valve repairs and replacements, track electrical shorts in remote controller programs as well as a lateral line repairs, and irrigation head replacements and adjustments.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively understand and communicate with manager and fellow crewmembers.
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Irrigation: 2 years (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Summary

COMPANY PERKS!

• Training and on-going support and mentorship.
• Educational assistance
• Get paid weekly!
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental & Vision, & PTO