Irrigation Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

OCEAN ISLE BEACH - OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00

Hourly,

To perform

The essential general duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned.

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

• Assist in the performance of various irrigation functions.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Identify.
• Participate in training program for irrigation procedures.

• 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

• 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

• Thorough knowledge of proper PPE
• Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and solvents
• Ability to work in residential and commercial areas

• 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

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

• 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

• Mainscape Standards of Excellence

• 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.

• Maintain valid driver’s license and insurability based on company insurance requirements
• Pesticide License, preferred – (Fertilization)

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