Irrigation Technician - Smart Controllers & Water Efficiency

BrightView Landscapes; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain irrigation systems across outdoor spaces. You will operate trenchers and soil compactors, conduct inspections, and perform seasonal shut-downs and startup tasks.

The role requires 1–5 years of irrigation experience, a valid driver's license, and a TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license. Training is available, with pay negotiable based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years landscape irrigation experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license.
• Knowledge of irrigation controller hardware.
• Willing to train and negotiate pay.

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, signs of excavation, and settling.
• Maintain work areas and jobsite in clean, safe, and hazard free condition at all times.
• Train and mentor personnel in lower positions on technical irrigation topics.
• Properly adjust all sprinkler types and nozzles and replace all types of sprinklers including appropriate use of check valves and PRS.
• Select and install appropriate conventional and HE nozzles (including knowing precipitation rates).
• Properly solvent cement weld PVC (ASME B31.1 Bonding Procedures).
• Repair lateral lines under all conditions.
• Repair PVC and ductile iron mainlines under all conditions up to 6 inches.
• Properly replace all types of irrigation valves.
• Clean and rebuild valves under special customer request.
• Conduct annual seasonal start up inspections and drip conversions.
• Conduct winterizations (seasonal markets).
• Install controllers (both conventional and smart).
• Program conventional controllers.
• Install rain sensors, soil moisture sensors and flow meters and master valves (including Hydrometers).
• Complete water saving upgrades.
• Operate excavation equipment (walk behind trencher and soil compactor).
• Diagnose shorts, open circuits, partial shorts using a multi-meter.
• Utilize a station master to activate and diagnose valves and tone wires.
• Trace underground wires and locate ground faults using a ground fault locator.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and repair conventional electrical irrigation problems.
• Record materials and labor used to complete each job.
• Wear proper PPE and follow all safety rules.

Skills

Irrigation

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license

Driver's license

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain irrigation systems across outdoor spaces. You will operate trenchers and soil compactors, conduct inspections, and perform seasonal shut-downs and startup tasks.

The role requires 1–5 years of irrigation experience, a valid driver's license, and a TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license. Training is available, with pay negotiable based on experience and performance.