Sustainable Landscape Irrigation Technician

Drab To Fab; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Savings/401(k)

Education Assistance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Drab to Fab is a modern, eco-friendly landscape design and construction contractor serving San Diego County. We are seeking a Landscape Irrigation Technician to join our growing team; candidates will service irrigation work orders, troubleshoot systems, and ensure safety and quality in field work.

The role requires strong communication, a professional appearance, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A valid driver’s license and English proficiency are essential for daily client meetings and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years as an irrigation technician or similar role.
• Social security number & ability to pass I9 verification.
• Driver's license with a clean DMV record.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures, codes and standards of conduct, ethics, attendance, and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Always represent the company’s best interest, maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Identify, correct, or report work hazards on job sites.
• Properly excavate, backfill and compact trenches.
• Cut and glue PVC pipe and fittings.
• Run and connect irrigation wire.
• Safely load and secure pipe and irrigation parts for transport in a work vehicle.
• Program, troubleshoot, repair, and trace wires on existing and new irrigation controllers and systems for commercial and residential accounts.
• Repair drip hose and fittings, adjust nozzles and spray patterns on different types of sprinkler heads.
• Maintain detailed records of irrigation maintenance activities, completed work orders, inventory, and time sheets.
• Evaluate in-ground irrigation systems and controllers; recommend irrigation design changes to improve system efficiency and reduce water waste; assist in walk-through inspections; review water usage records; and advise customers on system repair and maintenance, including written estimates of repairs.
• Perform system checks, repairs, and maintenance of irrigation, landscape drainage, and low voltage lighting on properties from small yards to multi-acre residential.
• The position requires substantial manual labor.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Job description

Drab to Fab is a modern, eco-friendly landscape design and construction contractor serving San Diego County. We are seeking a Landscape Irrigation Technician to join our growing team; candidates will service irrigation work orders, troubleshoot systems, and ensure safety and quality in field work.

The role requires strong communication, a professional appearance, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A valid driver’s license and English proficiency are essential for daily client meetings and