Irrigation Technician (Chelmsford, MA)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cover detailed irrigation inspections, documenting 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
• Properly replace all types of irrigation valves
• Clean and rebuild valves under special customer requests
• 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

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking and repetitive motions
• Must be 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
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and motor vehicles, perform trades tasks, inspect the work of others, and review work for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness

Work Environment

• The position primarily works outdoors, exposed to varying temperatures, weather conditions and noise levels

Compensation

• Pay Range $26-$35/hour based on experience

Benefits

• BrightView offers a suite of 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