Irrigation Technician III
Texscape Services
Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!
This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for performing hydraulic and electrical repairs on commercial irrigation systems. Supports the Branch Manager or Irrigation Manager with scheduling and oversight of Technician I and II team members. Provides hands-on assistance to irrigation technicians with the repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial irrigation systems. This role serves as an entry point into the irrigation field, with a primary focus on learning system components, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices for commercial irrigation operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Location: South Houston
Experience
At least four years’ commercial irrigation experience
License or Certification
As required by state and federal law
Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) License in state where employed preferred
Specialized Skills
Strong sense of customer service and urgency
Effective oral and written communication
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work autonomously
Organizational skills
Flexibility
Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Always abide by company code of conduct and safety standards
Trench, backfill and excavate soil for irrigation repairs or installations
Maintain organize, stocked and clean irrigation truck and tools
Maintain job site safe, clean, and organized condition
Ability to understand and follow all standard irrigation procedures safely
Ability to understand irrigation components and terminology
Ability to understand replace and adjust both spray heads and rotors properly
Ability to understand, manually operate irrigation valves, replacement and adjustments
Ability to understand complete irrigation forms for material usage and work request
Inspects equipment to ensure good working order and charged prior to arriving at job site or leaving the yard
Efficiently and completely perform irrigation inspections and mapping
Installation of landscape drainage
Ability to troubleshoot irrigation problems and coverage issues
Repair and install PVC up to and including 311
Repairs and replaces RVC's up to including 311
Ability to operate irrigation system from the clock and make program adjustments
Ability to understand and troubleshoot both hydraulic and electrical issues
Ability to utilize, tracker, toner, voltmeter, ground fault locator
Ability to layout and design of all types of sprinkler heads
Ability to understand and install drip irrigation and the maintenance required
Ability to safely operation of a trencher
Ability to organize paperwork, timecards and inventory of truck
Assist with creating work orders and can estimate minor irrigation repairs and upgrade
Assist with providing complete and legible irrigation inspections
Can identify minor irrigation upgrades, field notes and basic site maps
Can perform and record complete PMI's
Installation and programming all brands of controllers
Installation of flow monitoring devises, wiring and testing
Proper programing of flow devices
Design and Installation of landscape drainage
Troubleshoot irrigation problems and coverage issues
Repair and install PVCs up to and including 4” and thrust blocks
Repair and install RVCs up to and including 4”
Operate irrigation system from the clock or remote by computer
Ability to layout design of all types of sprinkler heads
Ability to write proposals pertaining to repair, upgrades, and installations
Capable of two-wire troubleshooting and installation
Installation, design and maintenance of drip irrigation
Troubleshoot 24-volt field wiring and solenoid issues
Troubleshoot and program decoders on two wire systems
Troubleshoot and repair backflow devices
Understand proper controller programing
Assist with irrigation design in installation layout
Assist with hiring and training of Technician I & II
Create complete job start up inspections and proposals
Create work orders, estimate irrigation repairs and upgrades
Manage irrigation inventory
Read and understand blueprints
Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
Frequently required to drive alone between job sites throughout the 8-10 hour workday
Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Work Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
Occasionally works with low voltage electrical
Total Rewards
At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:
The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
Company Provided Life/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
7 Paid Holidays
3 Days Paid Bereavement
5 Days Paid Jury Duty
Employee Equity Program
Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
Referral Bonuses Programs
Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
Education Assistance
Best-in-Class Learning Management System
Career Advancement Opportunities
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.
Pay range: $21.00 - $28.00
Texscapes Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.
Texscapes Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer