Irrigation Technician in Chelmsford

The Irrigation Technician installs and maintains the irrigation systems that keep crops, parks, gardens, and various green spaces watered. This position is adept at operating different kinds of heavy machinery such as trenchers and soil compactors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed irrigation inspections documenting repairs.
• Clean decorative water features.
• Excavate and trench using shovels and other excavation hand tools.
• Backfill and compact in a clean manner to minimise spoils, signs of excavation, and settling.
• Maintain work areas and jobsite in a clean, safe, and hazard-free condition at all times.
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and well-stocked condition.
• Train and mentor personnel in lower positions on technical irrigation topics.
• Properly adjust all sprinkler types and nozzles and replace all types of sprinklers including appropriate use of check valves and PRS.
• Select and install appropriate conventional and HE nozzles.
• Properly solvent cement weld PVC.
• Repair lateral lines under all conditions.
• Repair PVC and ductile iron mainlines under all conditions up to 6 inches.
• Properly replace all types of irrigation valves.
• Clean and rebuild valves under special customer request.
• Conduct annual seasonal start-up inspections and drip conversions.
• Conduct winterizations.
• Install controllers (both conventional and smart).
• Program conventional controllers.
• Install rain sensors, soil moisture sensors, flow meters, and master valves.
• Complete water-saving upgrades.
• Operate excavation equipment.
• Diagnose electrical issues using a multi-meter.
• Utilize a station master to activate and diagnose valves and tone wires.
• Trace underground wires and locate ground faults using a ground fault locator.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and repair conventional electrical irrigation problems.
• Record materials and labour used to complete each job.
• Wear proper PPE and follow all safety rules.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 1-5 years prior landscape irrigation experience required.
• Knowledge of communication cable and radio communication/hardware experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical fittings and mechanical gate valves.
• Understanding of irrigation controller hardware.
• Two wire system experiences.
• Knowledge of brass valve rebuild preferred.
• Resourceful, learns quickly and has a desire for knowledge.
• Self-starter. Detail oriented.
• TCEQ Irrigator’s Tech license.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles).
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment.
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labour using a variety of hand tools.
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation: Pay Range $23-$30/hour depending on experience. BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members.