Landscape Construction Irrigation Tech

BrightView Landscapes; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Variable pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking an Irrigation Technician Level I to monitor, inspect, and improve client irrigation systems. You will plan upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and ensure startups and winterization are performed accurately. A valid driver’s license and the ability to read site maps are required.

Bilingual Spanish is preferred to serve a diverse client base. Role involves outdoor work, physical activity, and adapting to varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1 year of productive experience in installation, inspection, and repair of irrigation systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Ability to create and read site map-colored charts/legends

Responsibilities

• Monitor and test new installations; troubleshoot and repair problems; observe pipe and valve placements; evaluate start-ups, winterization, and overall operation of the irrigation system
• Conduct and record detailed inspections and plan/execute upgrades of client systems

Skills

Driver's license

Site map reading

Bilingual in Spanish

Tools

Trenchers

Multimeters

Wire locators

Ditchers

Pipe sizing

Job description

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Job Summary

• The Irrigation Technician level I foresees problems and utilizes specialty skills to solve them. This role engages in careful planning and anticipates issues.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor 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.
• Conduct and record detailed inspections and plan/execute upgrades of client systems.

Education And Experience

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

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 50 Ibs.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.