Irrigation Technician: Water Systems & Smart Controllers

BrightView; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain irrigation systems across landscapes. This role requires hands-on work with trenches, valves, controllers, and water features, ensuring efficient watering and compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of irrigation experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate heavy equipment such as trenchers and soil compactors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5 years prior landscape irrigation experience.
• Knowledge of communication cable and radio hardware preferred.
• Understanding of irrigation controller hardware and two-wire systems.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; TCEQ Irrigator’s Tech license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain irrigation systems across landscapes.
• Conduct detailed inspections and document repairs.
• Repair valves, lateral lines, and mainlines as needed.
• Program conventional and smart controllers.
• Install sensors, meters, and flow devices; perform seasonal start ups.
• Maintain tools and job sites in safe, organized condition.
• Train and mentor junior staff on irrigation topics.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

Irrigation System Knowledge

Equipment Operation

Troubleshooting Electrical

Safety Compliance

Education

TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Trencher

Soil compactor

PVC solvent welding

Job description

BrightView in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install and maintain irrigation systems across landscapes. This role requires hands-on work with trenches, valves, controllers, and water features, ensuring efficient watering and compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of irrigation experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate heavy equipment such as trenchers and soil compactors.