Irrigation Technician

JOB DEFINITION To perform ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIESThe essential general duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned.

General:

Be able to perform all responsibilities required of an irrigation technician those listed below.

Employees:

Assist in the performance of various irrigation functions.

Equipment:

Share responsibility for checking and changing oil and grease in basic equipment.

Supervise truck/trailer setup daily and manage equipment and supplies for landscape maintenance projects.

Oversee all equipment has proper safety devices installed and operational.

Maintain equipment in good operating condition.

Operate light/heavy equipment effectively and according to all regulations.

Report any problems with job site or equipment immediately.

Safety:

Ensure proper task-specific PPE is being properly utilized and maintained at all times.

Follow all company policies & procedures, including safety guidelines/standards.

Ensure a safe environment for other workers and vendors, clients and for all employees.

CSRs:

Interface with client when needed;
Establish relationship with customers.

Quality control

Demonstrate ability to recognize and report irrigation deficiencies

Communicate with Operations Manager and Account Manager regarding status of assigned job sites.

Training:

Identify.

Participate in training program for irrigation procedures.

Category specific essential duties and responsibilities as they may be assigned by your supervisor:

Irrigation Maintenance:

Provide estimates and maintain positive client relations.

Operate pumps, suction and other equipment

Manage assigned projects practicing effective water management techniques.

Recognize drainage deficiencies and problem soils.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation

Irrigation certification recommended

Knowledge of blueprints

Refuse Removal:

Ability to safely operate a refuse truck in a residential area.

Know how to lift /move heavy items

Thorough knowledge of the lock-in /lock-out procedure

Ability to safely operate a compactor

Cleaning

Thorough knowledge of proper PPEAbility to safely use cleaning supplies and solvents

Ability to work in residential and commercial areas

Snow Removal Ability to safely use snow removal equipment

Knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions

Knowledge of appropriate clothing for the weather conditions that he/she will be exposed to QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Age Requirements:

Employee must be at least 18 years of age and meet all applicable state-mandated labor laws

Experience:

Previous experience as Crew Member.

Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous commercial experience as a crew leader, preferred but not required.

Has satisfactorily completed the prescribed “Crew Member” training guide and can perform those specified essential duties

Knowledge of:

Mainscape Standards of Excellence Ability to:

Enforce safety of the customer, job site, and company employees on site.

Enforce company safety policies and procedures.

Able to effectively drive and back-up a truck and trailer combination.

Interact with customer daily as needed.

Identify and correct all unsafe conditions and practices and communicate actions to supervisor and/or owners.

Adhere to company policies, standards and safety guidelines.

Work with other employees as a team.

Meet or exceed company production rates set forth.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations:

Maintain valid driver’s license and insurability based on company insurance requirements

Pesticide License, preferred – (Fertilization)
Language

Skills:

Ability to communicate w/ lead people and crew members regarding progress of tasks and assignments

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body in order to be…