IRRIGATION TECH

RENO GREEN LANDSCAPING LLC • Reno, NV

6d • $23

About The Position

Reno Green Landscaping Inc. is seeking a Landscape Irrigation Technician to work in our maintenance department. We are looking for a strong candidate that is passionate about working for a fast-paced, award winning, and growing company that is privately owned & operated. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and knowledgeable individual who thrives in an ever-changing environment. If you are looking for a great work environment and a company that values you, we would like to hear from you. Overall Purpose: The Landscape Irrigation Technician will be responsible for proper technics for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building by using hands, power tools, or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include digging. This position will also work in crews of 2 or more people, so collaboration and good communication is vital. Leadership skills is needed to monitor and evaluate projects performed by an apprentice.

Requirements

• Able to follow directions
• Must have a valid and clean US drivers license
• Must have a strong work ethic and able to prioritize daily tasks
• High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

• An OSHA card is a plus, but no necessary
• Bilingual-Spanish (Preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Clean facilities or sites
• Dispose of trash or waste materials and recycle them into their assigned areas
• Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance
• Remove snow
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools
• Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers
• Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds
• Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes
• Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans
• Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Use a backpack sprayer to apply pesticides
• Makes sure to teach the crew how to properly use all tools and machines properly and safely
• Makes sure to teach the crew how to properly mow the lawn; prune/trim trees and shrubs; plant flowers; and any other tasks assigned to them
• Irrigation system trouble shooting and repair
• Programming time clocks
• Repairing/installing valves, lateral lines, drip lines, mainlines and irrigation heads
• Tracing wires
• Responsible for maintaining proper watering for plants, trees, shrubs, and lawn to stay green
• Pruning, edging, trimming, and mowing using various machines and handheld tools
• Plant flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Use company tablets and/or phone to properly clock in/clock out
• Set up tasks/jobs for irrigation technician apprentice to follow
• Additional duties/tasks/projects as needed

Benefits

• Medical benefits for employee and dependents offered at a competitive cost
• Company paid dental and vision benefits (for employee only). Family plans available at competitive cost
• IRA Plan with company match after 12 months of service
• Paid holidays
• Employee Savings Program offered
• Company uniforms
• Pay frequency is weekly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees