Irrigation Technician II: Growth, Benefits & Same-Day Pay

SSC Services For Education; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 17,964,000 - 35,129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

SSC Services for Education is hiring an Irrigation II Technician for our TAMU location in College Station, TX. This full-time role focuses on routine irrigation maintenance and repair, with a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule.

Candidates need at least 2 years of irrigation experience, a valid State Irrigation Technician License, and a valid driver's license. The job involves operating irrigation equipment, lifting up to 25 pounds, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Two years of irrigation repairs experience.
• Valid State Irrigation Technician License.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate irrigation-related equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Repairs existing underground sprinkler and drip systems, including malfunctioning heads and nozzles.
• Adjusts spray heads for correct coverage.
• Implements and adjusts irrigation schedules as directed by Irrigation Supervisor.
• Replaces malfunctioning valves and pressure control devices; adjusts water flow and repair.
• Replaces PVC lateral lines and PVC and iron constant pressure water supply lines.
• Inspects irrigated areas and routinely exercises irrigation systems to test for malfunctions, breaks and wetting coverage of lawns, trees, shrubs and ground covers.
• Installs new systems and modifies old systems according to plans or blueprints.
• Prepares site with trenching equipment or hand digging.
• Lays, cuts, prepares and glues PVC pipe and fittings; inserts valves and connects to controller; inserts and sets sprinkler heads.
• Backfills trenches and levels soil surface.
• Operates various types of equipment including trenchers or small tractors, hand-held power equipment and hand tools.
• Maintains records for all work or services performed.
• Mitigates all irrigation-related safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Irrigation experience

License holder

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Job description

SSC Services for Education is hiring an Irrigation II Technician for our TAMU location in College Station, TX. This full-time role focuses on routine irrigation maintenance and repair, with a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule.

Candidates need at least 2 years of irrigation experience, a valid State Irrigation Technician License, and a valid driver's license. The job involves operating irrigation equipment, lifting up to 25 pounds, and adhering to safety guidelines.