Irrigation Technician

Jensen Landscape - A Monarch Landscape Company

Irrigation Technician performing landscaping irrigation work at job sites for Jensen Landscape Services. Responsible for repairs, installations, and directing laborers while ensuring safety standards.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs irrigation work at specific job sites
Demonstrates ability to work safely by using proper tools for specific tasks
Shows up for work on time at the assigned location
If unable to work, notifies the Supervisor immediately
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, trouble shoots, and repairs solenoid operated irrigation control valves; Demonstrates the ability to install a new replacement valve
Demonstrates ability to make proper flow control adjustments
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
Valid California Driver License with a clean DMV record is required
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
Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
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 workpipe repairsprinkler system installationirrigation diagnosticselectrical circuitrycontroller operationlandscape maintenance techniqueswater managementdistribution uniformitysprinkler positioning

Soft Skills

ability to work safelytime managementcommunicationleadershipteamworkproblem-solvingattention to detailcustomer serviceinstructional skillsadaptability

Certifications

Certified Irrigation TechnicianValid California Driver License