Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Service Technician  

LMI Colorado, a SunWorks Landscape Partners company, is a fast growing and highly respected landscape and irrigation contractor. Our mission is “A Commitment to Excellence – excellent people, excellent clients and excellent results.” Our Corporate Values reflect honesty, quality, professionalism and teamwork. 

Currently we are seeking a  Irrigation Service Technician  for our location in Denver, CO. 

The Irrigation Service Technician will report directly to the Director of Irrigation and will repair and maintain irrigation systems by utilizing: 

• A general knowledge of pipe sizes and types of fittings. 

• Excavation techniques to keep a service area as undisturbed as possible. 

• Basic irrigation installation practices and procedures. 

• Basic controller adjustments. 

• A general knowledge and application of the different types of spray and rotor heads. 

• Adjusting spray and rotor heads of various manufactures for proper arc pattern location and diffusion. 

• Overcoming piping obstacles through the use of alternate fittings available from inventory. 

• Knowledge of nozzle sizes, volumes, and patterns for Rainbird and equivalent brands of nozzles. 

• Uses the 521 wire tracer. 

• Uses a Volt Ohm Meter. 

• Uses remote controls for maintenance checks and can connect them as well as the required pigtails. 

Requirements 

• Understands 521 operations and can use it for various troubleshooting applications, i.e. Valve location, bad splices, cut wire, etc. 

• Understands the volt ohm meter and uses it to diagnose repair needs in electrical circuits. 

• Capable of checking and adjusting various brands of controllers for seasonal adjustments. 

• Makes intelligent evaluations of site with regards to watering programs. Suggests program adjustments to site management and supervisor. 

• Knows all drip components and different flow rates of drip tube and programs controllers based on precipitation rates. 

• Understands solenoid valve mechanics and the complete process of how the valve opens and closes. 

• Understands operation and programming of popular controllers from most manufacturers. 

• Utilizes advanced programming features such as E/T self-adjusting settings for more precise water management. 

• Understands operations and adjustments of valves, rotors, and spray of most manufacturers. 

• Uses ET values and precipitation rates as well as micro climate information to accurately adjust controller programs. 

• Driver’s license with clean record 

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) 

• Read and Write English 

• Dependable (consistent attendance). Continued expectation of dependability is expected. 

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25/hr-$33/hr, dependent on experience. 

We offer outstanding benefits; including PTO and paid holidays Health insurance, and 401k. If you're committed to excellence, then consider joining the LMI team today. 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer