Irrigation Technician

SS Landscaping Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

401K

Vacation time

Yearly bonuses

Skill training

Job summary

SS Landscaping Services in Tacoma, WA, seeks an experienced Irrigation Technician to join its team. The role involves performing irrigation start-ups, diagnosing issues, and maintaining systems while ensuring professional conduct and leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on experience in the landscaping industry and a valid Washington State driver's license. Benefits include competitive pay, health and dental coverage, and yearly bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in landscaping and irrigation.
• Valid Washington State driver license required.
• Ability to perform physical labor and tolerate severe weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform irrigation start-ups and winterizations.
• Diagnose issues with irrigation systems.
• Maintain and repair sprinklers and other irrigation components.
• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Irrigation installation

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Irrigation systems

Truck

Job description

SS Landscaping Services, Inc. is looking to add another Irrigation Technician to our Service Group. A brief introduction to our company is provided followed by the description of the open position and our desired requirements. We offer highly competitive wages, health and dental benefits, skill(s) training, 401K, vacation time and YEARLY BONUSES.

Duties (Condensed List)

• Perform irrigation start-ups and winterizations and associated maintenance for interior POC's i.e. mechanical rooms, as well as exterior
• Expert knowledge and ability to diagnose functional issues with drip irrigation, spray systems, two wire and conventional wired systems and associated components (mainline, laterals, double-check assemblies, all irrigation timers)
• Expert knowledge and ability in all phases/components of irrigation installation
• Solve small Sprinkler problems ( wire valves, fix leaks, mend broken sprinkler heads ) to make systems work properly
• Assures activities are carried out in a professional, safe and efficient manner
• Contacts account representatives to resolve problems, answer questions and provide site status, as appropriate
• Responsible for security, operator maintenance and proper use of all assigned equipment (truck and tools)
• Must demonstrate leadership at all times

Requirements

• Is able to review, comprehend and apply plans and specifications corresponding with each project
• Can read and write proficiently in the English language
• Ability to communicate verbally to the necessary personnel
• Must have valid Washington State driver license
• High School education or General Education Degree (GED), minimum
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in the landscape and irrigation field/industry
• Is physically capable of accomplishing the physical labor associated with landscape construction
• Physical ability to perform duties and tolerate job related materials and severe weather conditions

SS Landscaping Services, Inc. provides complete landscaping services including irrigation and landscape design, irrigation and landscape installation, and full service landscape maintenance. The company was established in 1978 and has grown steadily due to high performance standard and business integrity. Join our Team!