Irrigation Technician

The Greenery, Inc•American Beach, FL

5d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Irrigation Technician will troubleshoot field issues such as valves not working, bad solenoids, cut wires, and bad modules. An Irrigation Technician can foresee potential problems and have the specialty skills needed to solve them. Careful planning and the ability to anticipate issues are qualities. Candidate must have experience in operating a locator, wiring and re-wiring irrigation clocks and programming decoders.

Requirements

Must be able to perform job responsibilities that require physical endurance
Must have experience with two wire and common wire systems
Must be able to install and program irrigation clocks/controllers
Minimum 1-year experience with irrigation or 2 or more years’ experience in the green industry
Strong attention to detail
Valid driver’s license
Adhere to Company’s safety policy and ensure that the public and co-workers will be safe while performing job duties
High school graduate or equivalent desired
Effective oral and written communication skills
Proficient in diagnosing, repairing, and installing two-wire and multi-strand systems
Effective communication and time management skills
Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
Be able to reach overhead
Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time
Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday

Nice To Haves

Irrigation certification (preferred)
Qualified candidates must be able to perform job responsibilities that require physical endurance and the ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
Minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance on the irrigation system including the lake re-circulation system and water features
Determines wet and dry areas for adjustments of sprinkler heads
Properly inventories and stocks all irrigation parts and tools to minimize down time
Maintains working knowledge of pump station maintenance requirements
Operates, maintains, and repairs a complex irrigation system, including leaks on the distribution lines, valve risers, electrical system, and computer and irrigation control wire
Reports any serious irrigation breaks immediately to the Irrigation Crew Leader and or Account Manager
Maintains a daily log of completed repairs
Prioritizes irrigation breaks and uses time efficiently
Incorporates safe work practices in job performance
Regular and reliable attendance
Performs other duties as required