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Monarch Landscape Companies

Irrigation Technician III

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $20.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

SS Landscaping Services

Irrigation Technician

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Expert knowledge and ability to diagnose functional issues with drip irrigation, spray systems, two wire and conventional wired systems and associated components (mainline, laterals, double-check ...

SS Landscaping Services

Irrigation Technician

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Expert knowledge and ability to diagnose functional issues with drip irrigation, spray systems, two wire and conventional wired systems and associated components (mainline, laterals, double-check ...

Growth Services Inc

Irrigation Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Repair and install PVC pipe, valves, controllers, wiring, spray heads, rotors, drip irrigation, and related components. * Program and adjust irrigation controllers for seasonal water management.

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Irrigation Technician III

Monarch Landscape Companies

Houston, TX • On-site

$20 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Texscapes 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 and capable of all types of repairs both hydraulic and electrical commercial irrigation system. Assist Branch Manager or Irrigation Manager in scheduling and supervising any Technician I & II.
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 3"
  • Repairs and replaces RVC's up to including 3"
  • 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 upgrades
  • 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

Experience
  • At least four years' commercial irrigation experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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

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: $20.00 - $20.50
Texscapes Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.
Texscapes Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer

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