Irrigation Technician - Commercial

Kids for the Future; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberline Landscaping LLC is seeking an Irrigation Technician to perform skilled work maintaining and repairing irrigation systems for residential and commercial sites in Colorado Springs. This full-time, non-exempt role involves hands-on trouble shooting, system startup and winterization, and keeping accurate job records.

You will operate service vans, support other departments as needed, and maintain positive client relations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of irrigation experience.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of pipe installation and valve operation.
• Willingness to help and support other departments when necessary.
• Smartphone with ability to download and use mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation problems.
• Maintain and repair residential and commercial irrigation systems.
• Start up and winterize irrigation systems.
• Maintain job records, complete work orders, and customer billing.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles and service vans; assist with snow removal and decor.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Troubleshooting irrigation

Drivers license (CO)

Customer relations

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time - Non Exempt

• Name Justine Labuca
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Timberline Landscaping LLC. is an award-winning company serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, "Creating a Little Bit of Heaven" for over 40 years. We offer a full range of services - landscape design, construction, and maintenance.

If you enjoy working with your hands and spending your working days outdoor consider a career as an Irrigation Technician! This position performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of complex irrigation systems.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation related problems
• Maintain and repair residential and commercial irrigation systems
• Maintain job records, complete work orders, and customer billing
• Start up and winterize irrigation systems
• Operate and maintain company vehicles and service vans
• All team members help and support other departments when necessary, including snow removal and Christmas decor
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Working outside in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Requires bending, stooping, reaching, walking and lifting especially when maintaining in-ground irrigation systems
• Comfort with and have physical and manual dexterity to operate heavy equipment and use of digging tools (backhoes, dump trucks, front end loaders, small and large trenchers, shovels, augers)
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise and chemical vapors - PPE is provided
• Ability to move and/or lift 50 lbs. and ask for help for heavier items

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in irrigation
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must have knowledge of
  • Install/ repair pipe including PVC, copper, and poly
  • Basic head repair and adjust
  • Valve operation and repair
  • Basic controller programing and operation
  • Electrical troubleshooting including multimeter, toner, locator, and clump meter
  • Sensor operation and installation
  • Back flow including codes, operation, and repair
  • Basic hydraulic principles (flow and pressure)
• Maintains positive client relations and answers on-site client questions
• Demonstrates dependability and efficient work practices
• Keeps current with emerging industry trends through continued education (CE) requirements
• Willingness to help and support other departments when necessary
• Must have a smartphone with the ability to download and use mobile apps
• Landscape Industry Certified in Softscape (commercial) or Hardscape (residential) a plus

Maintain a professional appearance, including personal hygiene and grooming, to represent the company in the best possible way