What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at Outerland?
Description
Company Overview
Outerland is a team of dedicated outdoor professionals committed to cultivating landscapes with care. With a focus on delivering exceptional service, we strive to build lasting partnerships with our clients through thoughtful and curated landscape solutions.
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Irrigation Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems for both commercial and residential clients to ensure optimal landscape health and water efficiency. Your expertise will help us deliver beautiful, sustainable outdoor environments that exceed our clients expectations.
Duties
Company Overview
Outerland is a team of dedicated outdoor professionals committed to cultivating landscapes with care. With a focus on delivering exceptional service, we strive to build lasting partnerships with our clients through thoughtful and curated landscape solutions.
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Irrigation Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems for both commercial and residential clients to ensure optimal landscape health and water efficiency. Your expertise will help us deliver beautiful, sustainable outdoor environments that exceed our clients expectations.
Duties
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment such as pipe puller, and wire tracker.
- Responsible for completing spring startups, summer system inspections and fall blowouts independently for residential and commercial systems with well and town water source.
- Perform routine inspections of irrigation components to identify overall operational health and effectiveness of the system. ,
- Adjust and calibrate sprinkler heads and controllers to ensure even coverage and water conservation.
- Assist with landscape maintenance tasks including lawn care, horticulture, and general landscaping duties outside of irrigation season.
- Operate within Outerlands snow program as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used for each project or service call.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards and company policies.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Mechanical knowledge with experience working on irrigation systems.
- Familiarity with landscape maintenance, lawn care, horticulture, and general landscaping practices.
- Has experience with two wire as well as multi strand systems
- Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and landscape equipment such as mini skidsteer, stand on mowers .
- Knowledge of irrigation principles and system components including valves, controllers, pipes, and sprinklers.
- Proficient in the setup and operation of Hydrawise controllers and other WIFI based platforms
- Ability to read technical diagrams and blueprints related to landscape projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in diagnosing system issues.
- Physical ability to perform manual labor including digging, lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program