Irrigation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:
You are able to foresee potential problems and have the specialty skills needed to solve them. Careful planning and the ability to anticipate issues are qualities which LPS particularly value. People with your mindset and proactive work-style, are just what our customers expect.

Position Responsibilities: 

• In this position, you'll monitor and test new installations, troubleshoot and repair problems, observe pipe and valve placements, and evaluate start-ups, winterization and overall operation of the irrigation system. 
• You'll also conduct and record detailed inspections and plan/execute upgrades of client systems.

Qualifications: 

• Along with supervisory skills and your proactive manner, we require 1-3 years of productive experience in the installation, inspection and repair of irrigation systems. 
• A valid driver's license and good knowledge of trenchers, multi-meters, wire locators, ditchers and pipe sizing are also essential. 
• Bilingual in Spanish and ability to create and read site map-colored charts/legends is a plus.

Physical Requirements: 

• Always requires near visual acuity, speaking and listening. 
• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, grasping and reaching. 
• May occasionally require lifting up to 25 lbs. pulling and/or pushing and carrying. 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers as required to perform job functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.