Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Service Technician

LMI Colorado, a SunWorks Landscape Partners company, is a fast growing and highly respected landscape and irrigation contractor. Our mission is A Commitment to Excellence excellent people, excellent clients and excellent results. Our Corporate Values reflect honesty, quality, professionalism and teamwork.

Currently we are seeking a Irrigation Service Technician for our location in Denver, CO.

The Irrigation Service Technician will report directly to the Director of Irrigation and will repair and maintain irrigation systems by utilizing:

• A general knowledge of pipe sizes and types of fittings.
• Excavation techniques to keep a service area as undisturbed as possible.
• Basic irrigation installation practices and procedures.
• Basic controller adjustments.
• A general knowledge and application of the different types of spray and rotor heads.
• Adjusting spray and rotor heads of various manufactures for proper arc pattern location and diffusion.
• Overcoming piping obstacles through the use of alternate fittings available from inventory.
• Knowledge of nozzle sizes, volumes, and patterns for Rainbird and equivalent brands of nozzles.
• Uses the 521 wire tracer.
• Uses a Volt Ohm Meter.
• Uses remote controls for maintenance checks and can connect them as well as the required pigtails.

Requirements

• Understands 521 operations and can use it for various troubleshooting applications, i.e. Valve location, bad splices, cut wire, etc.
• Understands the volt ohm meter and uses it to diagnose repair needs in electrical circuits.
• Capable of checking and adjusting various brands of controllers for seasonal adjustments.
• Makes intelligent evaluations of site with regards to watering programs. Suggests program adjustments to site management and supervisor.
• Knows all drip components and different flow rates of drip tube and programs controllers based on precipitation rates.
• Understands solenoid valve mechanics and the complete process of how the valve opens and closes.
• Understands operation and programming of popular controllers from most manufacturers.
• Utilizes advanced programming features such as E/T self-adjusting settings for more precise water management.
• Understands operations and adjustments of valves, rotors, and spray of most manufacturers.
• Uses ET values and precipitation rates as well as micro climate information to accurately adjust controller programs.
• Drivers license with clean record
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Read and Write English
• Dependable (consistent attendance). Continued expectation of dependability is expected.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25/hr-$33/hr, dependent on experience.

We offer outstanding benefits; including PTO and paid holidays Health insurance, and 401k. If you're committed to excellence, then consider joining the LMI team today.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

##### Experience and License Requirements

• (Valid) Drivers License (optional)
• 521 operations (optional)
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) (optional)
• Irrigation Installation (optional)
• Landscaping (optional)
• Pipe sizes and types of fittings (optional)