Irrigation Tech

Join Boulder's premiere, full service, award winning landscape team that has been serving the Boulder County area for over 20 years  We are growing good and looking for more career minded professionals to join our team and our mission to help families and communities live their best lives outside

Position's Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to help ensure the health, beauty and appropriate water consumption of our clients’ landscapes by installing, maintaining, upgrading and repairing irrigation systems and water features. Additionally, utilizes  irrigation expertise, professional communication skills and overall landscaping abilities to make system improvement  recommendations to clients and account managers.  Technicians who are employed during the winter, when irrigation systems are inactive, play an important role in snow removal and ice control, as well as other field and facility work suitable to their experience, training, or abilities. 

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain irrigation systems, including pipes, valves, controllers, sensors and other related components
• Ensure systems are functioning correctly to distribute water efficiently and perform proper system winterization and Spring startups.
• Perform routine inspections to identify irrigation system leaks, clogs and other issues, and quickly address and resolve issues to prevent plant damage and water waste.
• Operate and calibrate irrigation controllers to ensure accurate and appropriate watering schedules based on seasonal changes and weather conditions.
• Interact professionally with clients to address their irrigation needs, answer questions, provide guidance on proper watering and recommend system upgrades.
• Educate clients and team members on irrigation best practices, water-efficient technologies and proper system operation.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of work performed, including irrigation system layouts, controller schedules, system inspections/adjustments, maintenance schedules and repairs.
• Perform water feature start-ups, water quality control, cleaning, repair and winterization.
  
• Maintain a safe and organized job site.  Report potential hazards to Supervisor.
• Participate in various landscape install, maintenance or snow duties when irrigation work hours decrease, this may require leading a crew if capable.

Requirements

• Clean driving record and license in good standing.
• Ability to read, understand and execute work orders and plans. 
• Ability to work up to 10 hours in a day in inclement weather in temperatures highs of 100&degree; F and lows of 20&degree; F
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs safely on one’s own.
• Proficient in safely using irrigation-specific tools, equipment and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation system components, design principles and installation techniques.
• Ability to learn cloud-based, mobile device applications.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent ability to manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• 2 years experience as Irrigation Technician or equivalent landscape experience
• 2 years experience in proper Irrigation equipment operation.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States, we participate in E-Verify.
  

Who We Are & What We Offer

1. We provide professional landscape design-build and maintenance services to Boulder County's most discerning residential clientele, HOAs, mixed-use, and retirement communities.
2. We exist to help individuals, families and communities live their best lives outside - that includes helping our own committed team members grow their landscape industry careers. 
3. We understand the reason customers choose us. NOT for a low price, but for our service commitment -  our promise to deliver exceptional craftsmanship and professional, reliable services.
4. We understand that our people are the single most important resource in delivering our service commitment to our customers and are therefore selective when it comes to who we hire, without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, or sexual orientation.  We hire and promote solely based on individual merit and the ability to help meet customer commitments and exceed their expectations. 
   
5. We are committed to providing ongoing training and career growth opportunities for every committed team member who seeks it.  
6. We foster a work environment where Stewardship, Craftsmanship, Teamwork is valued and authentic Joy in Work can be experienced.  By living our values throughout every aspect of our daily operations we strengthen our team for the benefit of everyone involved - our employees, customers, company, and community.
7. We offer great benefits including competitive pay, overtime pay, season bonus, job training, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, health insurance (including dental), life Insurance, retirement 401k,  recruiting bonuses, industry certification bonuses, performance bonusses, and an RTD reimbursement program for those using public transportation to commute to work.