Irrigation Technician - Irrigation Technician

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Position Summary:

The Irrigation Technician is responsible for performing regular and preventative maintenance of facilities irrigation system, ordering irrigation supplies and helping around the facility when they are needed with turf maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Audit irrigation satellites, repair broken sprinkler and mainlines.
• Test all points of connection to ensure they are properly functioning.
• Order irrigation supplies and assist the Landscape Tech with inventory.
• Assist with turf maintenance when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalency
• 0-2 years of related work experience
• Experience pruning plants, including knowledge of frequency and timing based on type of plant
• Previous experience in commercial or industrial landscaping preferred.
• Working knowledge of appropriate irrigation schedules based on type of landscaping
• Operational knowledge of landscaping equipment including how to repair equipment
• Must have a valid driver’s license (to drive gators and carts in/around the facility).
• Good communication and customer service skills to be able to work well with other departments and provide good service internally
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Payscale: $24.67 

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.