What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Irrigation Technician position at W3Global?
Position Summary: We have completed over 400 projects since our founding in August 2020. We are looking to continue our rapid growth with key hires that can grow alongside the company. The Landscape Irrigation Technician will be an integral component of our growth plan. We are located in Kearny Mesa - San Diego, CA. Candidates will be provided a company vehicle to work within a 25 /- mile radius.
The Irrigation Technician is responsible for the completion of irrigation work orders in an efficient manner, troubleshooting and problem-solving of irrigation systems, promoting worksite safety, providing excellent customer service, and exhibiting pride and quality workmanship. Qualified candidates for this position will maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance, as good communication skills are a must for meeting with clients in the field.
Key Responsibilities: Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following essential duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as determined by the company.
The candidate must be able to pass pre-employment testing, criminal and civil background investigations, employment verification, and physical/drug screens. We do not screen for cannabis/marijuana.
Employee Benefits (Eligibility begins after 60 days of full-time employment averaging 32 hours/week, with some benefits for part-time employees averaging 20 hours/week).
Health Insurance: Medical, dental & vision insurance with 75% company-paid premiums for full-time employees averaging 32 hours/week and 50% for part-time employees averaging 20 hours/week.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue 40 hours of PTO per year on a monthly basis.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement for the Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture program (or similar local horticulture/construction program), including all fees, books, and parking.
The Irrigation Technician is responsible for the completion of irrigation work orders in an efficient manner, troubleshooting and problem-solving of irrigation systems, promoting worksite safety, providing excellent customer service, and exhibiting pride and quality workmanship. Qualified candidates for this position will maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance, as good communication skills are a must for meeting with clients in the field.
Key Responsibilities: Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following essential duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as determined by the company.
- Always represent the company's best interest, maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
- Identify, correct, or report work hazards on job sites.
- Properly excavate, backfill and compact trenches.
- Cut and glue PVC pipe and fittings.
- Run and connect irrigation wire.
- Safely load and secure pipe and irrigation parts for transport in a work vehicle.
- Program, troubleshoot, repair, and trace wires on existing and new irrigation controllers and systems for commercial and residential accounts.
- Repair drip hose and fittings, adjust nozzles and spray patterns on different types of sprinkler heads.
- Maintain detailed records of irrigation maintenance activities, completed work orders, inventory, and time sheets.
- Evaluate in-ground irrigation systems and controllers; recommend irrigation design changes to improve system efficiency and reduce water waste; assist in walk-through inspections; review water usage records; and advise customers on system repair and maintenance, including written estimates of repairs.
- Perform system checks, repairs, and maintenance of irrigation, landscape drainage, and low voltage lighting on properties from small yards to multi-acre residential.
- The position requires substantial manual labor.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Minimum 3 years as an irrigation technician or similar role.
- Social security number & ability to pass I9 verification.
- Driver's license with a clean DMV record.
- Must be able to communicate in English.
- Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures, codes and standards of conduct, ethics, attendance, and professional appearance.
- Qualified candidates for this position will be organized and efficient-you will be working with a stocked truck, on your own, or with labor as needed.
- Reliable and motivated with a good work ethic.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
- Bilingual- English/Spanish preferred.
- Work to be performed mostly outdoors on various sites throughout San Diego County.
- The environment can be hot.
- Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to perform physical operations requiring but not limited to sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and carrying of tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- The workplace is non-smoking and drug-free.
The candidate must be able to pass pre-employment testing, criminal and civil background investigations, employment verification, and physical/drug screens. We do not screen for cannabis/marijuana.
Employee Benefits (Eligibility begins after 60 days of full-time employment averaging 32 hours/week, with some benefits for part-time employees averaging 20 hours/week).
Health Insurance: Medical, dental & vision insurance with 75% company-paid premiums for full-time employees averaging 32 hours/week and 50% for part-time employees averaging 20 hours/week.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue 40 hours of PTO per year on a monthly basis.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement for the Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture program (or similar local horticulture/construction program), including all fees, books, and parking.