Irrigation Technician

Mission Landscape Svc. Inc.; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Landscape Svc. Inc. is seeking an Irrigation Technician to repair and replace irrigation systems in outdoor environments. The role involves testing mechanical and electrical components, diagnosing problems, and ensuring controllers operate correctly.

Responsibilities include reporting, controller programming, and performing after-hours emergency calls while maintaining safety. Classic outdoor wear and driving responsibilities apply with a valid CA license.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate with supervisor and crewmembers.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Looking for a candidate with basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose irrigation equipment problems accurately.
• Provide reports, controller mapping, and chart descriptions.
• Program standard and smart irrigation controllers.
• Troubleshoot and repair valves, heads, laterals, mainlines, and controllers.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Work with drip systems when needed.
• Follow safety practices and company policies.
• Participate in walk-throughs with Account Manager and team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE: IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

EXEMPT: NO

REPORTS TO: Account Manager DAYS: MONDAY - FRIDAY

The Irrigation Technicians are responsible for the repair and replacement of irrigation systems. They perform a variety of mechanical and electrical tests on irrigation systems, assemblies, and parts to ensure the units are operating properly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Accurately diagnose irrigation equipment problems
• Provide accurate reports, controller mapping and chart descriptions
• Programming standard and smart controllers
• Troubleshooting and repairing irrigation valves, heads, laterals, mainline, and controllers
• After-hours emergency calls
• Familiar with drip systems
• Work Safely
• Will conduct walk-through with Account Manager and fellow employees
• Other duties may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to effectively understand and communicate with the manager and fellow crewmembers.
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Irrigation: 1 year (Required)
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the Company's insurance carrier.
• A desire to excel, be punctual, and helpful
• An interest in learning new skills and growing with our company

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the jobholder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Working conditions are outdoors with exposure to the following: hot and cold temperatures, sudden changes in temperatures, varying levels of noise, slippery surfaces, rain, dust/dirt, fumes, wind, uneven ground and landscaped slopes.