Irrigation Technician

Jensen Landscape - A Monarch Landscape Company

Irrigation Technician performing irrigation work at job sites for Jensen Landscape Services. Responsible for repairs, installations, and maintaining irrigation systems.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $35 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under limited supervision, performs irrigation work at specific job sites;
Consistently 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;
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;
Demonstrates ability to make proper flow control adjustments;
Turns controllers on and off and manually operates a single station from the controller;
Performs work and uses tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner (drills, jackhammers, trenchers, tampers);

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 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 turn 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;
Ability to follow verbal instructions from supervisor and management;
Basic Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office;
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;
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 valve repairflow control adjustmentsirrigation wiringwire troubleshootingelectrical circuitrycontroller operationlandscape maintenance techniques

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtime managementinstructionfollowing verbal instructions

Certifications

California Driver LicenseIrrigation certification