Irrigation Maintenance I

Under the direction of a supervisor and in compliance with all company safety protocols the Irrigation Maintenance I role supports preventative maintenance and agricultural operations. This position involves hands-on work in the field and shop assisting with irrigation systems and general farm maintenance.

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload season etc.

• Assist with assembling inspecting cleaning and replacing irrigation pump and motor equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on pumps valves and fittings.
• Conduct preventive maintenance such as oiling motors and greasing pumps.
• Support setup for new water well development (excavation PVC installation).
• Operate basic heavy equipment (e.g. forklifts service trucks).
• Perform general farm maintenance: cleaning painting minor irrigation fixes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the irrigation shop.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Farm Maintenance

• Cleaning up of roadways equipment yards shops
• Painting
• Address minor irrigation fixes.
• Occasional welding (if no experience training will be provided on the job)
• Other duties as assigned

Additional

• Keep equipment stocked.
• Maintain Safety protocols when performing different types of tasks. Wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Always maintain the Irrigation Maintenance shop clean.
• General maintenance installations repairs or electrical work at the different Wonderful Orchards locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $20-$21/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge shall and/ or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical Skills (Soft skills/ transferable)

• Consistently follow standard work and standard operating procedures.
• Satisfactory reading comprehension of manuals directions safety hazards
• Satisfactory communication skills including writing emails texts report outs
• Self-directed individual with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to take and read various measurements land depth length voltage

Functional Skills (Hard skills/ job-specific)

• Proven experience in electrical construction or commercial environments is required
• Basic to Advance knowledge of: Pumps motors filter stations sulfur burners gypsum machine fertilizer and acid pumps
• Read understand and apply Operating Manuals plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• The ability to drive a truck and trailer. The ability to properly secure a load.
• Experience using Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Comprehension and practice of farm safety electrical safety and trench safety

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• • 1-2 years working with Agricultural Farm Equipment preferred and/or 1 year working experience with wonderful farming operations (Irrigation Department)
  • Proven experience in electrical construction or commercial environments is required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Valid state drivers license
• Class A License (preferred)

Additional Information :

Why chose Wonderful

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company a privately held $5 billion company which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful Pistachios FIJI Water Wonderful Halos JUSTIN Wine and Teleflora. To learn more about The Wonderful Company visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit nourish naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time