Irrigation Technician

Sperber Landscape Companies; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Educational assistance

Get paid weekly

401k with match

Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO

Job summary

Sperber Landscape Companies seeks an Irrigation Specialist to produce irrigation repairs and related water management tasks. You will diagnose equipment problems, excavate where needed, and communicate effectively using industry terms.

Responsibilities include programming controllers (Irritrol MC series, Rainmaster, etc.), identifying valves/nozzles, understanding hydraulics, and assisting in system checks and upgrades for efficient water use.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent. Landscape maintenance preferred.
• Irrigation: two years of experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• The Irrigation Specialist produces irrigation repairs and incidental irrigation work.
• Accurately diagnose irrigation equipment problems.
• Able to excavate and know where to dig.
• Communicate using industry terms and follow diagnostic instructions from a senior specialist.
• Program controllers including Irritrol MC series, MC+A, MC+B, Dial A/B, Rainmaster Centar and Evolution series.
• Basic irrigation design knowledge: pipe class, valve identification incl. Hardie 100, Series 700, Weathermatic, Rainbird DV.
• Head identification for Hunter PGP/PGH/I series, Toro 570, Rainbird 1800.
• Nozzle identification and usage.
• Knowledge of hydraulics: valve size, flow demand, static and dynamic PSI and effects on performance.
• Assist in irrigation system checks and repairs or upgrades for proper coverage and efficient water use.
• Assist in repairs of large irrigation breaks, main line repairs, valve repairs/replacements, track electrical shorts in controller programs, and lateral line repairs.

Skills

Irrigation diagnosis

Controller programming

Valve identification

Hydraulics basics

Field communication

Team collaboration

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)

Company Perks!

• Training and on-going support and mentorship.


• Educational assistance


• Get paid weekly!


• 401k with match


• Medical, Dental & Vision, & PTO