Irrigation Technician

Cultivar Group; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentorship

Educational assistance

Weekly pay

401k with match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO policy

Job summary

Cultivar Group seeks an Irrigation Specialist to perform irrigation repairs and related work. This hands-on role requires diagnosing issues, excavating as needed, and maintaining efficient water use across projects in the Martinez, CA area.

Applicants should have irrigation experience, a valid driver’s license, and a focus on teamwork and safety. We offer ongoing training and a supportive, family-like atmosphere with weekly pay and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively understand and communicate with manager and fellow crewmembers.
• 2 years irrigation experience is preferred.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce irrigation repairs and incidental irrigation work as directed.
• Diagnose irrigation equipment problems accurately.
• Identify pipes, valves and head types used in irrigation systems.
• Program irrigation controllers and understand their modes.
• Assist in system checks, repairs, and upgrades for proper coverage and water efficiency.

Skills

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation equipment knowledge

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!

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)

COMPANY PERKS!

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