Irrigation Technician (Portage)

BrightView Landscapes; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Irrigation Technician in Portage, where your expertise in landscaping irrigation will shine. This role is perfect for someone with a proactive mindset and at least one year of relevant experience. You'll be responsible for monitoring installations, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of irrigation systems. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers competitive pay, along with benefits like paid time off and health coverage. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is your opportunity!

Benefits

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

401k savings plan

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in irrigation systems installation and repair.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and test new irrigation installations, troubleshoot and repair issues.
• Conduct detailed inspections and plan upgrades of client systems.

Skills

Landscaping Irrigation Leadership

Irrigation Technician Experience

Supervisory Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Tools

Trenchers

Multi-meters

Wire Locators

Ditchers

Pipe Sizing

Job description

Description

Our West Michigan Branches are looking for an Irrigation Technician to work out of our Portage Branch to service the Portage & Battle Creek areas.This role requires a Chauffeur's license as you will be driving a company vehicle.

This is NOT an entry level position and requires at least 1 year of Landscaping Irrigation Leadership work experience and Irrigation Technician experience at a Company we can contact to verify!

RATE OF PAY IS DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD, STARTING RANGE OF PAY IS $17 - $21 PER HOUR.

If your resume does not show LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION LEADER EXPERIENCE; your Application WILL BE REJECTED - make sure your Landscaping Irrigation Leader and Irrigation technician work experience is on your resume. Applications without Resumes WILL also BE REJECTED.

Here’s what you’d do:

An Irrigation Technician is able to foresee potential problems and have the specialty skills needed to solve them. Careful planning and the ability to anticipate issues are qualities which BrightView particularly value. People with your mindset and proactive work-style, are just what our customers expect.

You’d be responsible for:

• Monitoring and testing new installations, troubleshoot and repair problems, observe pipe and valve placements, and evaluate start-ups, winterization and overall operation of the irrigation system.
• Conducting and recording detailed inspections and plan/execute upgrades of client systems.

You might be a good fit if you have:

• Along with supervisory skills and your proactive manner, we require a minimum of 1 year of productive experience in the installation, inspection and repair of irrigation systems.
• A valid driver’s license
• Good knowledge of trenchers, multi-meters, wire locators, ditchers and pipe sizing are also essential.

And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Ability to create and read site map colored charts/legends

Here’s what to know about working here:

Here at BrightView, we’re as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you’re looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Growing Everyday

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

Start Your Bright New Career Journey

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.