Irrigation Technician

MAINSCAPE INC•Honolulu, HI

12d•$20 - $28

About The Position

JOB DEFINITION To perform ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES The 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 PPE Ability 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

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
Ability to communicate w/ lead people and crew members regarding progress of tasks and assignments
Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body in order to be able to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time.
Be able to reach over head with hands and arms; climb or balance;
Be able to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Be able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Maintain physical fitness level necessary to complete assigned job tasks.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation

Nice To Haves

Pesticide License, preferred – (Fertilization)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Irrigation certification recommended
Knowledge of blueprints

Responsibilities

Perform all responsibilities required of an irrigation technician
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.
Demonstrate ability to recognize and report irrigation deficiencies
Communicate with Operations Manager and Account Manager regarding status of assigned job sites.
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.
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