Irrigation Technician

Sperber Landscape Companies; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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 seeks an Irrigation Specialist to manage on-site irrigation repairs and maintenance. You will diagnose problems, program controllers, identify components, and assist in large-scale repairs to ensure efficient water use and proper coverage.

The role requires hands-on work, collaboration with the team, and the ability to follow supervisor instructions. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose irrigation equipment problems.
• Experience with irrigation controllers and basic hydraulics.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and follow instructions from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose irrigation equipment problems.
• Excavate and dig in correct locations.
• Communicate using industry terms and follow diagnostic instructions.
• Program irrigation controllers (Irritrol MC series, MC+A, MC+B, Dial A/B, Rainmaster Centar and Evolution).
• Identify pipes, valves and nozzle types.
• Identify heads (Hunter PGP/PGH, I series, Toro 570, Rainbird 1800).
• Understand basic hydraulics and how they affect performance.
• Assist in system checks, repairs and upgrades for proper coverage and efficiency.
• Assist in repairs of large irrigation breaks and main line repairs, and track electrical shorts.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

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!

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