Irrigation Technician

Description

Irrigation Technician Reports to: Enhancements Manager

Summary: The Irrigation Technician is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the timely completion of commercial irrigation service contracts and additional R&M. This includes startups, shutdowns and the ability to diagnose and correct irrigation problems through service calls and other customer communications. During the winter months, carries out duties as a winter site manager pending previous work experience.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Organized and clean

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, quick learner

• Responsible, dependable and ethical

• Self-motivated

Job Duties:

• Load/unload of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM and ensure both are DOT compliant

• Operate truck, trailer and equipment safely as well as maintain all through cleanliness, safety and general maintenance

• Maintain a two week out, working schedule based on priorities with Enhancement Manager as well as Account Managers and communicate plan regularly

• Perform irrigation startups and inspections

• Make immediate required fixes for leaks or issues that hinder an inspection

• Depending on prior communication with client by Account Manager - makes fixes and repairs necessary or provide a budget to be approved by client o Make necessary repairs such as breaks in the line, bad heads, nozzles, filters, valves, wiring, etc. as well as adjustments such as adjusting irrigation head patterns, and frequencies on timer clock/controller.

• Report on all work including hours spent, materials used and recommend any additional upsells to Account Manager

• Perform irrigation system monitoring throughout growing season and identify any fixes needed. Complete repairs or submit budget to be approved to Account Manager

• Install new systems per spec or SOW

• Adjust schedule to tend to service calls throughout summer - complete repairs and communicate such to Account Manager

• Recommend and point out upsell opportunities to managers

• Shut irrigation systems down with proper winterization procedures

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and always follow company safety procedures and policies

• Submit timesheets in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of material reporting

• Other duties as directed

Requirements

• Possess and obtain proper certifications within given time frame and stay up to date on industry standards

• 1-3 years' experience as a tech or similar experience in the field

• Mathematical skills to calculate pressures, spray widths, flow rates, etc...

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to obtain and retain D.O.T Medical card

• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly

• Knowledge of plant material preferred

Work Conditions:

• Often lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift. Shifts can include walking, standing and crouching for long periods of time - excellent stamina required

• Fast paced environment ? Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Year-round employment

• 401K

• Health and Dental insurance

• PTO Time

• Paid Holidays