Irrigation Technician

Mightyworks       |    Location:GA       |    Country:United States Of America

<p><strong>Position Requirements:</strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Job Title:</strong></em>&nbsp;Irrigation Technician<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>Qualifications:</em>&nbsp;</strong>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Experience:&nbsp;</strong></em>six or more months related experience and/or training.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Physical Demands:&nbsp;</strong></em>Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>Abilities:</em>&nbsp;</strong>Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently to read, comprehend and complete required driver forms, regulatory forms and reports; read and interpret road signs; and speak to law enforcement officials when needed. Ability to apply common sense understanding to implement oral instructions. Ability to handle standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Certificates/Licenses:</strong></em>&nbsp;Current Driver&#39;s License. Irrigation State Certification.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Other Requirements:</strong></em>&nbsp;Flexibility, Adaptability, Time Management, Organization, and Customer Focus<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For Consideration please</strong>&nbsp;<strong>send resume to Ricky.Garcia@landcare .com OR apply in person at one of the following locations:</strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>1650 Williams Dr, Marietta, GA 30066</strong></p> <p><strong>2965 Gravitt Trail Northwest, Duluth, GA 30096</strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position Duties:</strong><br /> Executes timely servicing and quality of work at all customer locations where irrigation work is done.</p> <ul> <li>Layout and install new or renovated irrigation systems.</li> <li>Troubleshoots irrigation systems to determine reparation needs.</li> <li>Pulls and fits piping for irrigation systems.</li> <li>Sets sprinkler heads and valve boxes.</li> <li>Tests irrigation systems for proper functioning.</li> <li>Clears, replaces and prepares soil for turf or bed areas. Performs rough and fine grading, digs trenches as well as planting trees and shrubs, laying ground cover, installing turf, applying bark and cleaning up job site after completion of irrigation projects.</li> <li>Purchases parts required to repair, create, or renovate irrigation systems while maintaining accurate inventory and strict cost controls to ensure job performed within required financial requirements.</li> <li>Gathers and updates historical data for each account regarding water sources, point of connection and mainline location, services performed, and parts installed.</li> <li>Activates and deactivates irrigation systems according to seasonal priorities or pre-established schedules.</li> <li>Partners with customers by suggesting watering schedules and tactics to reduce water usage and costs, and proposes solutions during periods of droughts or water restrictions.</li> <li>Visits properties to evaluate all revenue generating opportunities and design</li> <li>enhancement/irrigation proposals based on findings.</li> <li>Increases market share by achieving enhancement sales goals, and proposal goals.</li> <li>Communicates with customers on a routine basis to ensure satisfaction with service and solves problems to foster a positive, long-term relationship.</li> <li>Ensures irrigation jobs are managed within budget to meet or exceed all required financial performance metrics.</li> <li>Adjusts irrigation schedules to maximize capacity and efficiency of work flow.</li> <li>Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists in solving work problems.</li> <li>Reviews and monitors equipment maintenance programs and upkeep of vehicles used to service clients in designated area.</li> <li>Manages upkeep of irrigation systems in designated area.</li> <li>Partners with and directs crew members where needed on irrigation projects/jobs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Position Summary:</strong><br /> Irrigation Technicians are primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of the irrigation systems.</p>