Irrigation Technician

Why join Rapoza Landscape?

Competitive salary, starting at $25-31.00/hour, depending on experience, paid weekly

Benefits package including {health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with a company match up to 4%, paid time off, and holiday pay}

Industry-leading safety programs

Company-sponsored social events

Company-provided safety gear

Professional equipment and tools

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible work schedule once training is completed

Paid certifications and continuing education with bonus potential

Training and career development opportunities for employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely

Work Schedule

Youll work Monday to Friday, up to 10-hour shifts (with overtime in the peak season), starting between 6:00 and 7:00 am depending on the season. Your workday is finished when the route is complete, which is around 8-10 hours, but this can vary.

We provide transportation from our shops in Falmouth to job sites. Youll drive in a work truck or van from the shop to the job sites.

Responsibilities

Perform spring turn-ons and winterizations

Program irrigation controllers both in the field and remotely

Design and install irrigation systems, including plumbing and electrical connections

Inspect, audit, and adjust the systems to ensure they perform at maximum efficiency and conserve water

Renovate, troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems

Meet the client on job sites

Responsibly manage jobs to budget by regularly reviewing job hours, reports, and job costs, and taking action as needed.

Maintain assigned vehicle and/or equipment in good working order.

Stock service vehicle with proper parts and tools in an organized manner

Properly complete paperwork on work performed in a timely manner

Contribute to our safety culture by wearing assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Interact with homeowners, property guests, clients, and the public in a friendly and polite manner

Requirements

Ability to troubleshoot and repair commercial / residential irrigation systems (minimum one year experience)

Understand basic pipe sizing and irrigation design

Ability to work alone and manage your own time

Ability to use a smartphone and work apps to document hours and work completed

Attention to detail with an eye for safety hazards

Strong communication skills

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds & walk long distances

Ability to crouch/kneel and work at ground level for extended periods of time

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Desired, but not required

Formal education in irrigation systems.

Ability to operate skid-steer, loaders and mini-excavators effectively

Ability to perform backflow testing

Experience in installing and repairing landscape lighting systems

Previous experience in a customer service role

Offered compensation: $25/hr - $31/hr

Experience and License Requirements Driver's License Irrigation

Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour