Irrigation Tech

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cover detailed irrigation inspections and document repairs (upgrades included)
• Clean decorative water features
• Excavate and trench using shovels and other excavation hand tools
• Backfill and compact in a clean manner to minimize spoils, signs of excavation, and settling
• Maintain work areas and jobsite in a clean, safe, and hazard-free condition at all times
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and well-stocked condition
• Train and mentor personnel in lower positions on technical irrigation topics
• Properly adjust all sprinkler types and nozzles and replace all types of sprinklers including appropriate use of check valves and PRS
• Select and install appropriate conventional and HE nozzles (including knowing precipitation rates)
• Properly solvent cement weld PVC (ASME B31.1 Bonding Procedures)
• Repair lateral lines under all conditions
• Repair PVC and ductile iron mainlines up to 6 inches under all conditions
• Conduct annual seasonal start up inspections and drip conversions
• Conduct winterizations (seasonal markets)
• Install controllers (both conventional and smart)
• Program conventional controllers
• Install rain sensors, soil moisture sensors and flow meters and master valves (including Hydrometers)
• Complete water saving upgrades
• Operate excavation equipment (walk behind trencher and soil compactor)
• Diagnose shorts, open circuits, partial shorts using a multi-meter
• Utilize a station master to activate and diagnose valves and tone wires
• Trace underground wires and locate ground faults using a ground fault locator
• Troubleshoot, identify, and repair conventional electrical irrigation problems
• Record materials and labor used to complete each job
• Wear proper PPE and follow all safety rules

Education And Experience

• Minimum 1-5 years prior landscape irrigation experience required
• Knowledge of communication cable and radio communication/hardware experience preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical fittings and mechanical gate valves
• Understanding of irrigation controller hardware
• Two wire system experiences
• Knowledge of brass valve rebuild preferred
• Resourceful, learns quickly and has a desire for knowledge
• Detail oriented
• TCEQ Irrigator's Tech license
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Training is offered and pay is negotiable

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• 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)
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscape workers 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
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed
• Able 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
• 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 ragweed, 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.

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