Maldonaldo Nursery & Landscaping Inc.

Irrigation Technician

Houston, TX

Full-time

$45,760

About This Job

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. is the landscape partner of choice. We’re devoted to providing top-quality landscape services to both commercial and residential clients at competitive prices.

We service San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth. We are one of the largest family-owned landscape and irrigation contractors in the South Texas region as well as one of the largest privately held Hispanic businesses in the United States.

Keeping our mission statement and core values at the forefront of our daily operations is our commitment to our clients and employees. Check out our website to learn more about our mission and team: https://mnlsa.com/

Summary

The irrigation technician is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of both assigned properties. This position is responsible for ensuring that the irrigation system is properly maintained and operating at peak efficiency.

Essential Function

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Install irrigation timers, piping, and valves

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Troubleshoot and repair irrigation pipe and fittings, sprinklers heads

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Troubleshoot and repair electrical components and central irrigation control computers

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Perform general and seasonal system maintenance

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System start-ups, evaluation, and winterization

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Perform back-flow tests; Test irrigation systems for proper functioning of valves and timers; Record detailed inspections

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Read diagrams and blueprints to layout and locate irrigation valves, timers, and wiring

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Locate, excavate and repair or replace damaged or malfunctioning equipment

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Responsible for the purchasing of repair parts, keeping accurate inventory

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Keep work vehicle and equipment clean and organized

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Think critically to solve problems and complete repairs with minimal impact to lawn or landscape

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Effectively assess water efficiency and make adjustments to quickly correct over or under watering

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Be proactive with diagnosing and repairing any irrigation issues

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Complete daily paperwork as required by each job

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Perform accurate and timely record-keeping

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Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with customers

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Brings problems to the attention of the irrigation service manager, safety director or HR manager

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Must uphold company policies, procedures, and company core values at all times

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Other duties as assigned

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Must uphold company policies, procedures, and company core values at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $22 and up Depending on Experience

Benefits:

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401(k)

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Dental insurance

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Employee assistance program

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Flexible spending account

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Health insurance

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Health savings account

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Requirements

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Possess and maintain a valid US Driver License.

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Extensive knowledge in irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair.

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Valid Irrigator or Irrigation Technician License

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Ability to lift 50lbs or more and excavating/back filling necessary holes and trenches in a safe manner.

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Ability to interact professionally with all customers, employees and those from external organizations.

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Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

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2yrs+ professional experience working with irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair.

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Must be able to work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.