Irrigation Technician

AAA Landscape•Tucson, AZ

3d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Irrigation Technicians assemble, install, and maintain commercial landscape irrigation pipes and systems. Duties include but are not limited to handling the materials for irrigation, troubleshooting irrigation systems and programming controllers. When not working with irrigation, Irrigation Technicians assist the crew in all aspects of landscape labor, including planting, pruning, and maintenance. They must know how to efficiently work with his/her hands and with tools such as shovels, rakes, and general landscape hand tools, plus assist in keeping sites clear and clean, weeding, edging, mowing, blowing and trimming, and perform a variety of other functions when requested. Hourly pay-scale is between $22.00 - $30.00. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Ability to perform all competencies of Irrigation Helper. Language skills: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Physical requirements: Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 lbs., carry materials, bend, twist, kneel, climb, and balance. Ability to work in a kneeling position for extended periods of time. Ability to work in the rain and in extreme temperatures. Ability to withstand dust, pollen and gas fumes on a daily basis. Driving: Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, Valid Arizona Driver’s License Other: Although typical workdays are Mon-Fri, they must be able to work the occasional weekend. Employment offers are contingent to passing a pre‐hire physical, background check and drug screen.You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Irrigation Technicians work principally outdoors and may work above ground, sub-surface or under/in water. A certain amount of strength, dexterity, and alertness is necessary due to proximity to equipment, tools, and other trades. Because irrigation technicians work in so many varied conditions, they must be knowledgeable of the hazards and safety requirements of each and every project. RESPONSIBILITIES: Always demonstrate behavior in accordance with the AAA LANDSCAPE mission statement. Always demonstrate a positive attitude toward tasks, functions, projects, owner’s agents, clients, and other AAA Team members. Always demonstrate compliance with all aspects of the company uniform policy; be clean, presentable, well-groomed and neat.

Requirements

Ability to perform all competencies of Irrigation Helper.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 lbs., carry materials, bend, twist, kneel, climb, and balance.
Ability to work in a kneeling position for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in the rain and in extreme temperatures.
Ability to withstand dust, pollen and gas fumes on a daily basis.
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, Valid Arizona Driver’s License
Although typical workdays are Mon-Fri, they must be able to work the occasional weekend.
Employment offers are contingent to passing a pre‐hire physical, background check and drug screen.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Always demonstrate behavior in accordance with the AAA LANDSCAPE mission statement.
Always demonstrate a positive attitude toward tasks, functions, projects, owner’s agents, clients, and other AAA Team members.
Always demonstrate compliance with all aspects of the company uniform policy; be clean, presentable, well-groomed and neat.

Benefits

Weekly Pay (40 hrs)
New Hire and Referral Bonus
Health Insurance after 60 Days: Medical | Dental | Vision
Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Plans
Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Plan after 90 days
401K Plan with Employer Match after 90 days
Vacation
Sick Time Applicable to State Law
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Development Program
Certification Assistance Program
In-House Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association Certification (ALCA) Training