Irrigation Technician

Salary: $22.00 - $30.00

Irrigation Technicians assemble, install, and maintain commercial landscape irrigation pipes and systems. Duties include but are not limited to handling the materials for irrigation, troubleshooting irrigation systems and programming controllers. When not working with irrigation, Irrigation Technicians assist the crew in all aspects of landscape labor, including planting, pruning, and maintenance. They must know how to efficiently work with his/her hands and with tools such as shovels, rakes, and general landscape hand tools, plus assist in keeping sites clear and clean, weeding, edging, mowing, blowing and trimming, and perform a variety of other functions when requested. Hourly pay-scale is between $22.00 - $30.00.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Ability to perform all competencies of Irrigation Helper.
• Language skills: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 lbs., carry materials, bend, twist, kneel, climb, and balance. Ability to work in a kneeling position for extended periods of time. Ability to work in the rain and in extreme temperatures. Ability to withstand dust, pollen and gas fumes on a daily basis.
• Driving: Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, Valid Arizona Drivers License
• Other: Although typical workdays are Mon-Fri, they must be able to work the occasional weekend. Employment offers are contingent to passing a prehire physical, background check and drug screen.You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Irrigation Technicians work principally outdoors and may work above ground, sub-surface or under/in water. A certain amount of strength, dexterity, and alertness is necessary due to proximity to equipment, tools, and other trades. Because irrigation technicians work in so many varied conditions, they must be knowledgeable of the hazards and safety requirements of each and every project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always demonstrate behavior in accordance with the AAA LANDSCAPE mission statement.
• Always demonstrate a positive attitude toward tasks, functions, projects, owners agents, clients, and other AAA Team members.
• Always demonstrate compliance with all aspects of the company uniform policy; be clean, presentable, well-groomed and neat.

BENEFITS

• Weekly Pay (40 hrs)
• New Hire and Referral Bonus
• Health Insurance after 60 Days: Medical | Dental | Vision
• Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Plan after 90 days
• 401K Plan with Employer Match after 90 days
• Vacation
• Sick Time Applicable to State Law
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Development Program
• Certification Assistance Program
• In-House Arizona Landscape Contractors Association Certification (ALCA) Training

AAA Landscape is a Drug-Free Workplace. As a federal contractor with safety-sensitive position we adhere to Federal regulations.

AAA Landscape provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.