Irrigation Technician

MALDONADO NURSERY AND LANDSCAPING INC•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The irrigation technician is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of both assigned properties. This position is responsible for ensuring that the irrigation system is properly maintained and operating at peak efficiency. Essential Function Install irrigation timers, piping, and valves Troubleshoot and repair irrigation pipe and fittings, sprinklers heads Troubleshoot and repair electrical components and central irrigation control computers Perform general and seasonal system maintenance System start-ups, evaluation, and winterization Perform back-flow tests; Test irrigation systems for proper functioning of valves and timers; Record detailed inspections Read diagrams and blueprints to layout and locate irrigation valves, timers, and wiring Locate, excavate and repair or replace damaged or malfunctioning equipment Responsible for the purchasing of repair parts, keeping accurate inventory Keep work vehicle and equipment clean and organized Think critically to solve problems and complete repairs with minimal impact to lawn or landscape Effectively assess water efficiency and make adjustments to quickly correct over or under watering Be proactive with diagnosing and repairing any irrigation issues Complete daily paperwork as required by each job Perform accurate and timely record-keeping Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with customers Brings problems to the attention of the irrigation service manager, safety director or HR manager Must uphold company policies, procedures, and company core values at all times Other duties as assigned Must uphold company policies, procedures, and company core values at all times.

Requirements

2+ years of Irrigation Technician or Licensed Irrigator experience
Pay is depending on experience
Driver's License required, will be using a company vehicle

Responsibilities

Install irrigation timers, piping, and valves
Troubleshoot and repair irrigation pipe and fittings, sprinklers heads
Troubleshoot and repair electrical components and central irrigation control computers
Perform general and seasonal system maintenance
System start-ups, evaluation, and winterization
Perform back-flow tests
Test irrigation systems for proper functioning of valves and timers
Record detailed inspections
Read diagrams and blueprints to layout and locate irrigation valves, timers, and wiring
Locate, excavate and repair or replace damaged or malfunctioning equipment
Responsible for the purchasing of repair parts, keeping accurate inventory
Keep work vehicle and equipment clean and organized
Think critically to solve problems and complete repairs with minimal impact to lawn or landscape
Effectively assess water efficiency and make adjustments to quickly correct over or under watering
Be proactive with diagnosing and repairing any irrigation issues
Complete daily paperwork as required by each job
Perform accurate and timely record-keeping
Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with customers
Brings problems to the attention of the irrigation service manager, safety director or HR manager
Must uphold company policies, procedures, and company core values at all times
Other duties as assigned
Must uphold company policies, procedures, and company core values at all times.