Provide full-cycle irrigation system installation for residential landscapes—from layout and trenching to controller setup and system testing. Will work both independently and as part of a team providing efficient and professional irrigation services to our clients.
Essential Duties:
- Read and execute irrigation layouts accurately.
- Install residential irrigation systems including mainlines, laterals, valves, heads, and drip systems accurately.
- Install pipe (PVC/Poly), valves, boxes, and backflow prevention devices.
- Wire and program controllers.
- Troubleshoot and repair existing irrigation systems including spray zones, drip zones, irrigation wiring, and mainlines.
- Use equipment such as trenchers, skid steers, excavators, and pipe pullers safely and efficiently.
- Perform system pressure testing and troubleshooting during installation.
- Log progress via company prescribed systems and communicate issues.
- Complete project installations on time or ahead of schedule
- Track labor hours against budgeted hours to make sure they are within an acceptable range.
- Ensure zero system failures or rework with 30 days post-install
- Communicate consistently and effectively with crew lead and project managers.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and job site cleanliness.
- Maintain a reliable and dependable work schedule so that clients receive services on agreed upon time.
Safety
- Follow all OSHA regulations that pertain to your job.
- Report any work hazards to your lead, supervisor, or manager immediately.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed for the activities that will be assigned to you.
- Participate in all safety protocols and procedures training that are relevant to your position.
- Report and document all work related job injuries and accidents on Rexius provided form.
- Attend and participate in annual safety training.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to embrace and meet our standards of Excellence – REI
Reliability
o Doing what we are expected to do
o Being honest and accountable for our actions
o Being on time and on task
o Always doing what we say we will
Effort
o Working hard and consistent
o Committed to doing our jobs extremely well
o Making great products
o Providing great service
Integrity
o Honesty and Transparency
o Communicating professionally and respectfully
o Acting in the best interest of others
o Choosing the right thing over the easy thing
- Knowledge of OR-OSHA regulations and changes.
- Knowledge of setting up and programing irrigation controllers and sensors (2 wire and conventional) is a plus.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair existing irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including: telephones, calculators, copiers, fax, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Customer Management Software).
- Ability to engender trust from the owners, managers, team members, and customers.
- Ability to work cooperatively with management, team members, and customers.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
- Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
Education / Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years relevant experience in the irrigation installation profession
Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License and clean driving record
- CDL License preferred but not necessary
- Backflow License preferred but not necessary
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Hand-eye coordination and hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects.
- Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
- Vision: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Hearing: able to satisfactorily communicate with customers, owners, and other staff members to ensure that verbal communication is clearly understood, particularly during emergency situations.
- Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment.
- Work outdoors for extended periods of time with varying weather conditions from extreme cold to extreme hot.
- Exposure to moderate noise levels.
- Exposure to hectic, fast-paced, high anxiety environments.
Additional or different duties may be assigned occasionally at the employer’s discretion.
Benefits Package Includes:
- 401kª
- Health Insurance*
- Dental Insurance* - optional
- Visions Insurance* - optional
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Company pays portion of insurance costs, employee pays a portion.
ª Employee contributes to 401k
Employee Perks:
- 401k - Matching
- Employee Discount
- Employee Purchasing
- Employee Discounts at Local Business
