Irrigation installation specialist job description

Compensation & Benefits

$600-800/week per year salary, based on experience

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holiday and earned paid time off


Job Summary

• The Irrigation Technician is responsible for working as a team member under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. The Irrigation Technician is responsible for executing irrigation inspection systems; in an efficient manner, promote worksite safety, providing excellent customer service, and exhibit pride and quality workmanship. Plans and designs irrigation system layouts and minor landscape projects; calculates sprinkler system capacities and estimates materials and equipment requirements. Installs new irrigation layouts and/or modifies existing systems.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work a 5-day schedule, may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and detailed oriented.
• Must be professional in appearance and actions.
• Maintain good attendance record as well as good punctuality.
• Understands and adheres to company/safety policies, proper lifting techniques, and heat stress.
• Must be able to work with irrigation hand tools properly, efficiently, and safely, and gas-powered equipment.
• Must be able to identify watering needs of commonly used plants, trees, and turf in the OKC area.
• Knowledge of two-wire systems strongly preferred.
• OK Landscape Irrigator or Irrigation Technicians License strongly preferred not required
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• If driving for the company, must have and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license as well as clear driving record.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend training and safety meetings and apply the subject matter to day-to-day task.
• Follow directions given by Project Manager.
• Work as part of a team.
• Always represent the company’s best interest, maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Identify, correct, or report work hazards on job sites.
• Must be able to safely inspect, perform preventative maintenance on small engine power equipment.
• Execute lock out / tag out procedures on small equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and install new irrigation systems
• Properly excavate, back fill 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 work vehicle.
• Program, trouble shoot, repair, 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.
• Manage budgeted man hours per job.
• Communicate equipment, labor, material requests, and follow direction given by Project Manager.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades on site.
• Assist with accident and incident reports.
• Identify utility line locations at job sites before digging
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.· Ability to understand and follow instructions.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
• Knowledge of the planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grass.
• Skill in the use of grounds-keeping hand tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-operated equipment.
• Skill in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to America's Swimming Pool Corporate.