Irrigation Specialist / 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 

• You’ll 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. You’ll 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