Irrigation Technician

Teufel Landscape has proudly been providing quality environmental solutions since 1890, when Gustav Teufel began a small gardening business out of his home in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, shortly after arriving in the Pacific Northwest from his native Germany. Since that humble beginning in a greenhouse next to his home, five generations of the Teufel family has nurtured and added to the legacy of love for the land and growing beautiful plants. Today, Teufel Landscape remains a local, family-owned business passionately committed to continuing the family tradition of excellence and superior quality set by their forefathers over more than one hundred years ago. Teufel prides itself on high-quality work, delivering each project with technical environmental solutions at the forefront of landscape design.

Job Summary

The Irrigation Technician is responsible for overseeing day to day duties which include irrigation start-up, maintenance checks, winterization and installation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensures spring turn on and winterization of irrigation systems.
• Completes various repairs and troubleshooting throughout the year.
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems. 
• Troubleshoots irrigation problems.
• Understands and follows company safety guidelines.
• Ensures a secure and safe environment for site inspections.
• Ensures the required tools and materials for projects including necessary inventory.
• Monitors the irrigation system in terms of usability and maintenance programs.
• Coordinates repairs with the Account Manager based on the needs of the customer.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Account Manager
• Records personal and crew time daily and accurately.

Qualifications and Skills

• 4-5 years of work-related experience or training is required.
• Proficiency with WeatherTech smart controller is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of irrigation and irrigation systems is required.
• Proficiency with irrigation hand and power tools.
• Able to inspect irrigation systems and document problems.
• Able to evaluate irrigation systems and recommend improvements for optimal performance.
• Able to respond to after hour emergencies.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels.
• Participate in continuing education on irrigation technology.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to exercise good judgment with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to help with production, scheduling and routing.
• A Backflow Certification is desired but not required.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• PTO
• 401k

Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening

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