Irrigation Technician

Jensen Landscape - A Monarch Landscape Company

Irrigation Technician performing irrigation work for Jensen Landscape Services at various job sites. Responsibilities include installation and repair of irrigation systems with team leadership.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs irrigation work at specific job sites.
Shows up for work on time at the assigned location.
Notifies the Supervisor immediately if unable to work.
Shows up for work fully dressed in appropriate uniform including approved footwear.
Unloads the vehicle after work and loads it for next day of work; maintains vehicle by keeping it clean and organized.
May direct/lead the work of 1-2 laborers and instructs other technicians on work to be performed.
Reads and understands irrigation plans.
Creates as-built drawings, site activity maps, irrigation diagnostics, and work orders.
Repairs all types of pipe including copper and asbestos cement, installs and repairs various sprinkler systems and irrigation valves, and performs main line repairs up to and including 3" pipes.
Positions sprinklers appropriately and correctly in relation to grade, curbs, walls, and windows.
Disassembles, troubleshoots, and repairs solenoid operated irrigation control valves;
Turns controllers on and off and manually operates a single station from the controller.
Checks irrigation programs on the controller and can operate a valve electronically by remote and programs irrigation controllers.
Installs remote harnesses.
Performs work and uses tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner (drills, jackhammers, trenchers, tampers)
Accurately fills out and signs the time cards with hours worked and work orders for each site/project for each day worked.
Makes a parts list for materials needed.
Reports any injury or illness immediately to the Supervisor.
Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper and safe operation and reports problems to the Supervisor immediately.
Reports unsafe work conditions or practices to the Supervisor immediately.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 -5 years experience in irrigation; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above
Maintain valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record
Must possess or become a Certified
Knowledge of landscape and maintenance techniques methods and tools
Complete knowledge of irrigation wiring, wire trouble shooting and wire fault locating
Pipe - Recognizes and understands the applications and differences between class and schedule rated PVC pipe
Sprinkler and nozzle selection - Demonstrates the ability to select the proper sprinkler nozzle for a given area that is compatible with the equipment in use
Has a basic understanding of electrical and electronic circuitry, and demonstrates the ability to perform minor controller repairs
Demonstrates the ability to tum controllers on and off
Knows how to manually operate a single station from the controller, and how to use a Rain Master remote control unit
Power tools and equipment - Demonstrates the ability to safely and properly use drills, jackhammers, trenchers, and tampers
Knowledge and understanding of water management issues such as budgeting, conversions, GMP, GPH, CCF, HCF, acres, feet
Understands the basics of distribution uniformity.
Understands the basics of pipe sizing, G.P.M. flow rates, and velocity
Understands hydrozone issues sun/shade, plant, slope, soil structure
Understands and recognizes types of soil and field capacity
Basic Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to follow verbal instructions from supervisor and management
Ability to work with and assist crew members
Ability to deal courteously with the public
Proficiency of all Irrigation ID skills, knowledge, and equipment use
Advanced understanding of sprinkler positioning and adjustments
Recognition and understanding of the basic signs of plant stress

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options;
flexible spending accounts;
retirement savings plans;
term life/ad&d;
and a number of supplemental insurances
Company Provided Life/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
7 Paid Holidays
3 Days Paid Bereavement
5 Days Paid Jury Duty
Employee Equity Program
Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
Referral Bonuses Programs
Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
Education Assistance
Best-in-Class Learning Management System
Career Advancement Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

irrigation workirrigation diagnosticspipe repairsprinkler system installationirrigation controller programmingelectrical circuitry understandinglandscape maintenance techniqueswater management knowledgedistribution uniformitypipe sizing

Soft Skills

time managementcommunicationteam leadershipproblem-solvingattention to detailcustomer serviceability to follow instructionsorganizational skillssafety awarenesscourtesy

Certifications

Certified Irrigation Technicianvalid driver's license