Irrigation Technician - Commercial

Timberline Landscaping LLC. is an award-winning company serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, “Creating a Little Bit of Heaven” for over 40 years. We offer a full range of services – landscape design, construction, and maintenance.

If you enjoy working with your hands and spending your working days outdoor consider a career as an Irrigation Technician! This position performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of complex irrigation systems.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation related problems

• Maintain and repair residential and commercial irrigation systems

• Maintain job records, complete work orders, and customer billing

• Start up and winterize irrigation systems

• Operate and maintain company vehicles and service vans

• All team members help and support other departments when necessary, including snow removal and Christmas decor

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Working outside in all temperatures and weather conditions

• Requires bending, stooping, reaching, walking and lifting especially when maintaining in-ground irrigation systems

• Comfort with and have physical and manual dexterity to operate heavy equipment and use of digging tools (backhoes, dump trucks, front end loaders, small and large trenchers, shovels, augers)

• Exposure to dust, grease, noise and chemical vapors – PPE is provided

• Ability to move and/or lift 50 lbs. and ask for help for heavier items

• 2-5 years of experience in irrigation

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Must have knowledge of

o Install/ repair pipe including PVC, copper, and poly

o Basic head repair and adjust

o Valve operation and repair

o Copper soldering

o Basic controller programing and operation

o Electrical troubleshooting including multimeter, toner, locator, and clump meter

o Sensor operation and installation

o Back flow including codes, operation, and repair

o Basic hydraulic principles (flow and pressure)

• Maintains positive client relations and answers on-site client questions

• Demonstrates dependability and efficient work practices

• Keeps current with emerging industry trends through continued education (CE) requirements

• Willingness to help and support other departments when necessary

• Must have a smartphone with the ability to download and use mobile apps

• Maintain a professional appearance, including personal hygiene and grooming, to represent the company in the best possible way

Desired:

• Landscape Industry Certified in Softscape (commercial) or Hardscape (residential) a plus

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Position Title: Irrigation Technician

Department: Irrigation

Reports To: Water Manager

Supervises: None

Education: CLIA certification preferred

Experience: 1+ year

Career Level: Non-manager

Wage: $20 -$35

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 40 +

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Career Pathways
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Legal Identity & Theft coverage
• Supplemental Insurance
• Tenure bonuses
• GRIT bonus
• Tiered Paid time off
• 401K Investment plan with company match