Irrigation Technician - FT LCI

Job Description

Job Description

4656 Collins Rd. #1 Jacksonville, FL 32244

Our Philosophy : Work is the Cornerstone of Life

At Goodwill, we believe that the opportunity to work can - and does - change a person’s life. A job offers the independence that comes with a paycheck, increases self-esteem, and breaks the cycle of poverty. It’s a philosophy that we have been following in North Florida since 1940, when our local organization was founded as one of a growing number of independent non-profit affiliates of what is now Goodwill Industries International. Today, Goodwill Industries is the nation’s largest private provider of training and employment services for people with disabilities and special needs. And our local organization has grown into one of Goodwill’s top performers in placing people into employment.

The experienced incumbent in this position will maintain, troubleshoot and repair commercial and residential irrigation systems to a specified high standard.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to perform duties that required a great deal of bending
• Able to use troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn, use of tools, equipment and supplies relative to
• irrigation services
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Experience with water lines, pumps, suction devices, valves and other irrigation equipment
• Ability to use backhoes shovels, augers, and digging equipment

Physical Requirements

Skill Requirement

Requirements

Education : High School or GED

Experience : Prior irrigation experience 1 – 2 years

License, Certification, and / or Registration : Valid Florida Driver’s License

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Important Note

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone, e-mail, or in person. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time.