Irrigation Technician: Build & Optimize Watering Systems

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes Ltd. seeks an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain irrigation systems across parks and green spaces.

The role involves operating trenchers and soil compactors, diagnosing electrical irrigation issues, and performing water-saving upgrades. Responsibilities include inspections, feature cleaning, trenching, valve and nozzle replacements, controller programming, and startup/winterization tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5 years prior landscape irrigation experience.
• Knowledge of communication cable and radio communication/hardware experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical fittings and mechanical gate valves.
• Understanding of irrigation controller hardware.
• Two wire system experiences.
• Resourceful, learns quickly and has a desire for knowledge.
• Self-starter.
• Detail oriented.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed irrigation inspections documenting repairs.
• Clean decorative water features.
• Excavate and trench using shovels and other excavation hand tools.
• Backfill and compact in clean manner to minimize spoils and settling.
• Maintain work areas and jobsite in clean, safe condition.
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in clean and well stocked condition.
• Train and mentor personnel in lower positions on irrigation topics.
• Adjust sprinklers and replace sprinklers including check valves and PRS.
• Install conventional and HE nozzles and know precipitation rates.
• Solvent cement weld PVC according to procedures.
• Repair lateral lines and mainlines as needed.
• Replace irrigation valves and rebuild valves on request.
• Conduct seasonal startup inspections and drip conversions.
• Winterizations for seasonal markets.
• Install and program controllers (conventional and smart).
• Install rain/soil moisture sensors and flow meters.
• Complete water saving upgrades.
• Operate excavation equipment and diagnose electrical irrigation problems.
• Trace underground wires and locate faults.
• Record materials and labor for each job.
• Wear PPE and follow safety rules.

Education

TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Communication cable knowledge

Radio communication hardware experience

Mechanical fittings and gate valves

Job description

BrightView Landscapes Ltd. seeks an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain irrigation systems across parks and green spaces.

The role involves operating trenchers and soil compactors, diagnosing electrical irrigation issues, and performing water-saving upgrades. Responsibilities include inspections, feature cleaning, trenching, valve and nozzle replacements, controller programming, and startup/winterization tasks.