Irrigation Technician
1144 Riverside Road Watsonville, CA 95076 US
Job Description
We're Hiring!
We are looking for an Irrigation Technician in Watsonville, CA.
This position will support the Technical Grower in performing numerous tasks related to growing substrate crops (Irrigation management, lysimeter tracking, fertilizer mixing, material ordering, monitoring overall plant health, etc.)
Pay Range: $18-$20.50
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday
· Walk test plots regularly to scout for crop issues and coordinate with the Technical Grower and Supervisors to implement pest control, irrigation and plant nutrition.
· Make daily irrigation adjustments based on lysimeter data and with guidance of Technical Grower.
· Monitor and assist in checking overall plant health.
· Check irrigation lines and plants multiple times a day to ensure proper irrigation.
· Monitor and maintain lysimeter stations. Log data and email on a daily basis.
· Ensure injection system and computer are in working order.
· Monitor fertilizer and acid tanks levels.
· Accurately mix fertilizers and maintain nutrient inventory.
· Routinely clean filters for irrigation systems.
· Schedule and coordinate the maintenance of ranch as needed.
· Assist the Technical Grower with oversight and execution during special project design, installation, and daily/weekly management of such projects.
· Performs other duties as assigned, related to agricultural operations.
Why work for Advance Services, Inc.
• Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists.
• Enjoy our easy application process.
• You NEVER pay a fee!
• Weekly pay.
• Fun Safety and attendance incentives.
• Health Benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Great Referral Incentives.
• Advance Services partners with the top companies in the area!
Apply for this job by clicking the apply button. You will be directed to our website, www.advanceservices.com
Please select a branch near you or call our office at 408-767-2797
Stop in and see our experienced, bilingual, and friendly staff today at 8021 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020
Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer
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