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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.
$33,269 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Our work environment includes:
Growth opportunities Casual work attire On-the-job training Sprinkler System Solutions is looking for a full-time irrigation technician to join our team!Responsibilities:
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all commercial and residential irrigation equipment, including sprinkler heads, valves, backflows, controllers, and sprinkler systems in general Perform preventive maintenance on all irrigation systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems on the job. Install new equipment and repair or replace parts as needed. Repair or replace broken parts when needed. Keep records of repairs performed and time needed to complete the job. Keep tools in good working order. Keep work area clean and organized. Follow safety rules and regulations set by the company, state, and federal agencies. Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure safety for both employees and customers. Valve & Wire Tracing Valve Replacement Rewiring Adding Zones Pool Re-routes Winteriziations Knoweldgable using garden/lawn hand tools: shovelsBackflows Setting Controllers Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. We will train the right person!Hours:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $30.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): What tool and brand name tool do you prefer to help troubleshoot a system, if the customer says. I don't know what's going on? If the customer says they have a leak. What is your first step? How would you approach this? What is your leak test method? If the customer doesn't know where their valves are… What is your first step? What tool of preference would you prefer to locate/trace? Brand and Model..Experience:
Irrigation:
2 years (Required)Language:
English (Required)License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements