Irrigation Technician

Southern Landscape Group Inc • Evington, VA, US

Hace más de 30 días

Tipo de contrato

A tiempo completo

Descripción del trabajo

Job Description

Description : POSITION OVERVIEW

The Irrigation Technician is an experienced landscape professional that is responsible for a variety of maintenance related activities including, but not limited to; irrigation installations, adjustments, inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting; water feature checks and troubleshooting, landscape lighting inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting, punch list items, warranty items, and other miscellaneous landscape management and snow related activities.

JOB FUNCTIONS :

Reviewing job notes for clear understanding of scope of work to be performed on daily basis
Plan daily tasks, labor, materials, and equipment for current and next day’s work
Read and interpret aerial service maps
Read, measure, and interpret landscape plans
Working knowledge and understanding of pesticides used
Mix and apply various pesticides using proper PPE and application techniques
Knowledge of different irrigation systems including sprinkler and drip systems
Lead team members performing the following landscape services :
Irrigation systems : installation, controller programming, and seasonal adjustment
Irrigation audits : inspecting and testing existing irrigation systems for any issues or needed repairs and performing necessary repairs
Irrigation start-ups and shutdowns : start irrigation systems in the spring and shutdown in the fall
Ability to troubleshoot / repair / replace irrigation pumps
Ability to identify and repair electrical / wiring problems
Blowing : using handheld or backpack blower to blow off all hard surfaces
Landscape bed maintenance : spray and pull weeds
Lighting : controller programming, repair and replacement of lighting system components
Plant health : identify basic plant health and turf health issues regarding diseases and insects
Spring clean-ups : bed cleanout, bed edging, pre-emergent, plant fertilization, and mulch installation
As needed assist in leaf removal : use of Ventrac, backpack blowers, stand-on zero turns with baggers, and truck mounted leaf vac to conduct seasonal leaf removals
Participate in snow removal
Any other tasks necessary.
Operates small and medium duty tools and equipment to include but not limited to : push mower, zero turn mower, walk behind mower, leaf vac, Ventrac, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, bed edgers, re-definers, rototiller, chainsaw, pole saw, string trimmer, stick edger, ladder, backpack sprayer, dump trailer / bed, mulching trailer, wheel loader
Identifies enhancement ideas to improve client property and submits via issue tickets.
Learns and has a working knowledge of all properties, responsibilities and knows limits of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Time will be spent in an outdoor environment with limited ability to control noise, airborne contaminants, and temperature. Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.

The team member is expected to work the assigned hours at Southern Landscape Group from Monday through Friday as well as weekends & overtime as dictated by seasonal needs. This is an hourly wage position with a normally expected workday of 6 : 50 AM until 5 : 00 PM.

Requirements :

A high school degree or GED is required as well as two years of documented experience in the green industry

Must have great verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to use Apple technology for time tracking and job management

Must have great analytical problem solving and decision-making ability

Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with clients and professionals

Ability to use Google translate efficiently to communicate with Spanish speaking workers

Responsible for training and coaching a team of two or more team members to help develop their skills & ensure team members receive proper training

Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient job site and ensure truck / tools / equipment are properly maintained.

Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule and budget to quality standard

Responsible for all tools being returned to the shop at the end of a workday and tagging any tools needing repairs

Ability to drive truck & trailer combinations

Maintain a neat and clean professional appearance

Performs daily check-ins with Group Leader by 3 : 00 PM to discuss current project status and equipment needs for the following day

Works as a team member throughout Southern Landscape Group with a positive attitude

Knows and supports the company’s vision, mission, and core values

CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Virginia driver’s license with insurable driving record

VDACS Registered Tech Certification

CPR / First Aid Certification

NALP Landscape Technician Cert. - Landscape Install & Irrigation

$20.51 - $26.00 / hr

depending on experience

Note : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.? Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.?

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Irrigation Technician • Evington, VA, US