Irrigation Technician

Description

Let’s get straight to the point: Where you work matters. That’s where we come in. Maven Landscape Services is Texas’ premier landscape management company. Our team is a supportive group of hard-working, no-nonsense, straight-shooting men and women. Each day, we endeavour to enrich others’ lives through beautiful landscapes. Why? Because we believe life is better outside. It’s our passion. Join a workplace where you can learn, grow, and prove your worth — each and every day.

We are currently looking for a proven sales professional to join our team as an Irrigation Technician. The ideal candidate will have the right attitude and mix of customer service skills, irrigation experience, and a desire to provide the best in quality of service. We are looking for someone with an eagerness to learn and advance with a growing company.

What you'd be responsible for…

• Installing, adjusting, repairing and replacing irrigation systems.
• Performing preventative maintenance on irrigation and sprinkler systems; checking systems for proper operation to quickly locate and repairing broken pipes or irrigation heads to reduce water loss and assure proper operation of systems.
• Adjusting, reseting, repairing or replacing irrigation controller and/or valves.
• Programming, monitoring and adjusting computer controlled irrigation systems.
• Operating irrigation truck, trencher, backhoe and other mechanical equipment used in the operation, repair and maintenance of systems.
• Maintaining a stock of repair parts, irrigation heads, tools and other components and supplies used in the work. Makes periodic inventory of supplies and notifies supervisor of needed materials.
• Compiling and preparing necessary maps, reports and records.
• Communicating irrigation evaluations to Maven administrative staff.
• May be required to perform strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat conditions.

What skills we're looking for…

• Working knowledge of components of irrigation systems including pipe, pumps, irrigation heads, valves, controllers and other parts.
• Basic knowledge of computers and communication cable hookups used in the operation of the irrigation system.
• Ability to make simple electrical repairs.
• Ability to operate irrigation trenchers, backhoes, trucks and other necessary hand and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor required to dig trenches, install pipe and valves.
• Ability to remove and replace turf, shrubs and plants without damage as needed in system installation, repair and maintenance.

Other requirements…

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.