Irrigation Technician I

texscapeservices; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits Overview

On-Demand Daily Pay

Education Assistance

Best-in-Class Learning LMS

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Texscape Services is seeking an entry-level worker to assist irrigation technicians with repairs and installations of commercial systems. The role emphasizes learning irrigation techniques while supporting field crews in daily tasks.

The position requires basic literacy in English, a valid driver license, and willingness to learn safety procedures and standard irrigation practices on site.

Qualifications

• Two years of commercial landscape experience required.
• Valid driver license issued by the state of employment.
• Backflow Assembly Tester license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist irrigation technicians with repairs and installations.
• Learn irrigation systems and procedures.
• Maintain safety and company standards.
• Keep trucks and tools organized and stocked.
• Read and understand irrigation forms for materials and work requests.
• Inspect equipment and ensure readiness before/after jobs.
• Support team and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Oral & written communication

Prioritize multiple tasks

Autonomous work

Organizational skills

Flexible / adaptable

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

English reading/writing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Texscape Services

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

JOB SUMMARY:

Assisting Irrigation Technicians with repairs and installation of commercial irrigation systems. Entry level into the field of irrigation. The main focus will be to learn irrigation systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Always abide by company code of conduct and safety standards
• Trench, backfill and excavate soil for irrigation repairs or installations
• Maintain organize, stocked and clean irrigation truck and tools
• Maintain job site safe, clean, and organized condition
• Ability to understand and follow all standard irrigation procedures safely
• Ability to understand irrigation components and terminology
• Ability to understand replace and adjust both spray heads and rotors properly
• Ability to understand, manually operate irrigation valves, replacement and adjustments
• Ability to understand complete irrigation forms for material usage and work request
• Inspects equipment to ensure good working order and charged prior to arriving at job site or leaving the yard
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• At least two years’ commercial landscape experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

License or Certification

• As required by state and federal law
• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
• Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) License in state where employed preferred

Specialized Skills

• Strong sense of customer service and urgency
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously
• Organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
• Frequently required to drive alone between job sites throughout the 8-10 hour workday
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
• Occasionally works with low voltage electrical

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $18.00 - $18.50

Texscapes Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Texscapes Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer