Irrigation Technician

Overview

An Irrigation Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of water-delivery systems for landscapes and residential homes. This role involves working with a variety of components, such as pipes, sprinkler heads, and control systems, to ensure efficient water distribution. The technician's work is crucial for maintaining the health and appearance of turf, gardens, and crops.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic checks on irrigation systems to identify and repair issues with components like pipes, sprinkler heads, and valves.
• Program and adjust electronic irrigation controllers based on seasonal weather patterns, soil types, and specific landscape requirements to ensure efficient water use.
• Read and interpret landscape blueprints and irrigation design plans to ensure accurate installation and placement of new systems.
• Operate trenching and excavation equipment to lay pipes and install system components for new irrigation setups.
• Perform seasonal maintenance, including system startups in the spring and winterization procedures to prevent freezing damage in colder months.
• Maintain detailed records of services performed, materials used, and site-specific system settings for accurate client billing and history.
• Communicate with clients to explain system functions, provide operational instructions, and recommend upgrades or water conservation strategies.
• Manage inventory of parts and equipment on a service vehicle to ensure availability for on-site repairs and installations

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

• OSHA Certification a plus

• Basic knowledge and understanding of irrigation,pest control and landscaping.

• Knowledge and understanding of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) required

Skills and Abilities

• Operate mechanical and electrical machinery/equipment (i.e. blowers, power washer, etc.)

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills to help create effective customer-focused relationships with all levels within the organization.

• Able to work under tight deadlines, use time effectively based on key priorities, and understand directives given.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by means of spoken and written.

• Basic command of computer hardware/software is required

• Position may require a valid Driver's License.

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.

• Able to work under pressure, maintain composure and utilize good judgement during emergency/difficult and stressful situations.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.

• Ability to properly utilize gas or electric powered equipment and follow all required safety procedures

• Ability to:

• work in an upright standing position for long periods of time

• crawl in small and tight spaces

• work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain).

• walk and climb stairs

• stoop and bend

• Extensive use of fingers for typing and visual use of the computer monitor.

• Handle, grasp, feel objects and equipment.

• Reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to quickly and easily navigate property/buildings is required to meet the job functions.

• Repeat various motions with wrists, hands and fingers.

• Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms.

• May be required to perform work outdoors during all seasons

• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above ground level.

• Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone.

• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.

• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends if needed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


Castle is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.


DISCLAIMER


This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at any time based on organizational needs. In addition, management has the right to change any portion of this job description at any time and for any reason.