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Irrigation Technician
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$40,230 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Field communications:
must be able to effectively follow common diagnostic instructions from senior specialist. Able to program the following controllers and know their working/default modes: Irritrol MC series, MC+A, MC+B, Dial A/B, Rainmaster Centar and Evolution series. Have basic knowledge of irrigation design. Pipe class, valve identification including the following valves: Hardie 100, Series 700, Weathermatic (all plastic series), Rainbird DV series. Capable of head identification consisting of HunterPGP, PGH, I
series, Toro 570 and Rainbird 1800 series. Capable of nozzle identification and usage.Knowledge of basic hydraulics:
Valve size, flow demand, static and dynamic PSI and how they affect performance. Ability to assist in performing an irrigation systems check and repairs or upgrades required for proper coverage and effecient water utilization. Ability to assist in repairs of large scale irrigation breaks, main line repairs, valve repairs and replacements, track electrical shorts in remote controller programs as well as a lateral line repairs, and irrigation head replacements and adjustments. Ability to effectively understand and communicate with manager and fellow crewmembers. High school or equivalent (Preferred) Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)Irrigation:
2 years (Required) Driver's License (Required)COMPANY PERKS!
Training and on-going support and mentorship. Educational assistance Get paid weekly! 401k with match Medical, Dental & Vision, & PTOBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance