Chesterfield Irrigation Company

The first HARD FREEZE is upon us. Please following these instructions to protect your backflow device from freezing

INSIDE WATER SHUT OFF:

1. In your basement, turn the water off to the irrigation system

2. At the controller, run a test cycle for 1 minute (any zone)
*you will not see water due to the water being off to the system

3. Turn controller off

4. Cover/wrap your backflow and all exposed piping with a blanket, large towel, or insulation.

OUTSIDE WATER SHUT OFF:

1. Turn controller off

2. Cover/wrap your backflow and all exposed piping with a blanket, large towel, or insulation.

ON OR PRIOR TO THE MORNING OF YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, PLEASE UNCOVER/UNWRAP YOUR BACKFLOW TO ASSIST OUR TECHNICIANS IN COMPLETING THE WINTERIZATIONS IN A TIMELY MANOR.

Note: This is not a guarantee but may minimize the extent of damage, if any occurs.

Happy first day of FALL!

Due to a Spectrum outage in the area our phone lines and internet are down. Sorry for the inconvenience. Hopefully we will be up and running soon.

Chesterfield Irrigation is currently looking for a full-time, highly motivated, reliable, experienced Lawn Irrigation Service Technician to join our team! Starting wage will depend on experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

~Complete lawn irrigation system activations and visual inspections
~Program various controller models
~Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to sprinkler heads, piping, valves, backflow preventors, etc.
~Use wire tracer and/or valve locator to troubleshoot valve issues
~Locate, excavate, and repair/replace damaged underground piping
~Repair and/or replace rain sensor devices
~Complete work orders and all associated paperwork
~Professionally communicate with each customer the status/needs of their system
~Perform system winterizations
~Perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

~Experience in servicing underground lawn irrigation systems
~Ability to solder copper pipe preferred but not required
~Valid/Clean drivers license is a MUST
~Ability to work Monday through Friday with some overtime and some Saturdays
~Have knowledge of all irrigation manufacturer types (Rainbird, Toro, Hunter, etc.)
~Familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment (wire tracers, valve locators, etc.)
~Ability to handle a steady workload
~Detail-oriented
~Be highly dependable
~Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
~Ability to climb, bend, kneel, walk and stand for long periods of time
~Ability to dig, rake, tamp
~Ability to work outdoors in all conditions
~Ability to work in a team environment
~Be customer oriented with excellent communication skills
~Ability to work with minimal supervision

Serious inquiries only! Please contact our office to set up an immediate interview at (636) 537-9795.

Charter Spectrum has reported a phone and internet outage in our area. We do not know when our phones will be back up and running as there is no estimated time when they will be restored at the present moment. Please be patient as our provider works to restore them. Thank you.

To Our Valued Customers,

Chesterfield Irrigation understands the growing concern surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) across our community and have been closely monitoring the situation. We want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and their families is our greatest concern during this uncertain time. Like many others, we are taking guidance from the CDC and will continue to take necessary measures to insure the safety of all.

Chesterfield Irrigation is currently scheduling all service calls, maintenance visits and installations as usual. During all service appointments we are working to limit physical contact as much as possible; this includes maintaining a 6 ft distance from person-to-person, no handshaking, no signing of work orders and no payments to be taken at the time of service (all invoices will be emailed and/or mailed). Gloves will also be worn by service technicians while inside servicing is being performed. In addition, to further limit physical contact, if you know how to turn on the water in your basement, please notify the service technician upon arrival and he will not enter your home.

We are also working closely with our employees to ensure that anyone who is not feeling well understands that we support them staying home. In the event this occurs, a number of appointments will be rescheduled. We ask that if you or any person within your household is sick, you contact our office to reschedule your appointment.

While this situation continues to change on a daily, or even hourly basis, we are making changes to our routine as required. Please be patient and let's work together to limit the spread of the disease.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (636) 537-9795.

Thank you,
Sheri Metcalf

FREEZE WARNING - DEPRESSURIZING INSTRUCTIONS

According to the forecast, beginning around 10pm tonight temperatures are expected to begin to drop ultimately hitting a low of around 20° by tomorrow morning. If your system has not been winterized we strongly suggest following these simple instructions to depressurize your irrigation backflow and assist in protecting your device from freeze damage prior to this evening.

Step #1: Turn the water off to the irrigation system

Step #2: At the controller, run a test cycle or manually turn on one zone to release the pressure – you only need to run one zone for 1-2 minutes
*Note – the sprinkler heads will not come up and you will not see water spraying out of the sprinkler heads due to the water being off

Step #3: Turn controller off

Step #4: Cover/wrap your backflow device and the exposed piping with a blanket, large towels, or wrap with insulation (insulation would be best)