Timberline Landscaping, Inc. is an award-winning company serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, “Creating a Little Bit of Heaven” for 35 years. We offer a full range of services from landscape design, construction and maintenance for commercial and residential properties.
Primary Operational Objectives:
If you enjoy working with your hands and spending your working day outdoors, consider a career as an Irrigation Technician! These positions perform skilled work in the maintenance/repair of irrigation systems. During the winter season, employee will be available to work snow removal, Christmas Décor, and installation of holiday lighting for both commercial and residential properties.
Duties & Responsibilities:
IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN I ($20 – $24 PER HOUR)
• Assists field personnel with diagnosing and troubleshooting irrigation related problems.
• Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots numerous sizes/ types of control valves.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, completed work orders, and customer billing.
• Understanding of toner.
• Basic understanding of electrical components.
• Must be proficient in the following specific skills:
o Knowledge of repairing Poly & PVC pipe.
o Basic head repair, replace, adjust (spray, gear, impact).
o Basic controller programming.
o Hydraulics.
o Basic valve repair.
o Copper soldering.
o Backflow Repair (poppet, bonnet).
o Multimeters.
o Residential blowouts.
o Repairs irrigation mainlines up to two inches.
o Rain sensor setup & operation.
Pre Reqs for Level Two: Level one, plus completion of CLIA (Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor), AND CIT (Certified Irrigation Tech), OR LICT (Landscape Irrigation Certified Technician)
IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN II ($24 - $28 PER HOUR)
• Ability to read and interpret irrigation/landscape blueprints.
• Must be proficient in the following specific skills:
o Ability to help create watering schedules.
o Advanced knowledge of controller programming/smart controllers.
o Advanced knowledge of backflow operation and repair.
o Commercial blowouts.
o Proficient with toner and wiring tracer.
o Adequate in using a multi-meter, including for troubleshooting.
o Installing remote controller and proficient in its use.
o Installing decoders and troubleshooting two-wire systems.
o Installing gasket pipe and thrust blocks.
o Familiarity with types of sensors that interrupt irrigation system (rain, freeze, wind, soil, flow).
• Installs and troubleshoots diverse types and models of irrigation controllers, including electrical troubleshooting of all the system components.
Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record that is acceptable to our insurance company.
- Must pass background check consisting of employment history, personal/professional references, criminal record.
- Ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
- Demonstrates dependability and efficient work practices.
- Must have a professional appearance.
- Keeps current with emerging industry trends through continued education (CE) requirements.
- Ability to speak, read and write English. Bilingual in Spanish, highly desirable.
- Must be willing to do things outside of job description. All team members help and support other departments when necessary.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• These positions spend most working hours outside in all temperatures and weather conditions.
• The position requires bending, stooping, reaching, walking, and lifting especially when maintaining in-ground irrigation systems.
• Technicians should be comfortable 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). Irrigation systems can sometimes be buried underground and must be excavated to be maintained. Technicians should be comfortable working with digging equipment/tools.
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise and chemical vapors – PPE is provided.
• Ability to move and/or lift 50 lbs, ask for help for heavier things.
JOB SUMMARY:
• Location: Colorado Springs
• Reports To: Water Conservation Specialist
• Supervises: Irrigation Apprentice
• Experience: 1 – 5+ years
• Career Level: Non-manager (non-exempt)
• Education: IA certifications highly desired
• Salary: Tech I $20 – $25 per hour, Tech II $24 – $28 an hour
• Benefits:
o Health insurance as per ACA guidelines
o Life/Accidental death insurance
o PTO
o Retirement plan with matching
o Supplemental insurance
