Irrigation Technician

Rhodes Enterprises • McAllen, TX

8h

About The Position

At Rhodes, the Irrigation Technician is part of the Property & Services Team and completes inspections and repairs on commercial property irrigation systems. The technician manages time while traveling between sites for monthly inspections and repairs, prepares monthly irrigation reports, and tracks materials and labor for repairs. The role also involves driving an irrigation repair truck and operating and maintaining department and company equipment, machinery, hand tools, and power tools as needed. The position supports Rhodes’ purpose of enhancing customers’ and team members’ lives through building communities and is expected to embody the company’s core values and ways of working. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• At least 2 years of irrigation repair experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Free from allergies that interfere with grounds-keeping duties.
• Available to work overtime.
• Proficient in safely using manual and power tools.
• Able to operate landscaping equipment such as a lawn mower, weed eater, leaf blower, and shovel.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to maintain logs and document activity.
• Physically agile and dexterous.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds; occasionally stoop, kneel, and crouch; bend repeatedly; and use hand and finger dexterity to operate equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly inspections of commercial property irrigation systems and prepare reports.
• Create and complete irrigation repairs as needed, tracking materials and labor.
• Drive the irrigation repair truck.
• Operate and maintain department and company equipment, machinery, hand tools, and power tools as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including bonus and profit-sharing programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employer-paid health reimbursement account for medically enrolled staff.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Disability programs.
• Employee and dependent life insurance.
• Vacation and company holidays.
• Employee home purchase rebate program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED