A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
The Irrigation Technicians are responsible for the repair and replacement of irrigation systems. They perform a variety of mechanical and electrical tests on irrigation systems, assemblies, and parts to ensure the units are operating properly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following: Accurately diagnose irrigation equipment problems Provide accurate reports, controller mapping and chart descriptions Programming standard and smart controllers Troubleshooting and repairing irrigation valves, heads, laterals, mainline, and controllers After-hours emergency calls Familiar with drip systems Work Safely Will conduct walk-through with Account Manager and fellow employees Other duties may be assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to effectively understand and communicate with the manager and fellow crewmembers. High school or equivalent (Preferred) Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
Irrigation:
1 year (Required) Bilingual Spanish is a plus Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the Company's insurance carrier. A desire to excel, be punctual, and helpful An interest in learning new skills and growing with our company
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling Must be physically able to operate power equipment Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
WORK ENVIRONEMENT
While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the jobholder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Working conditions are outdoors with exposure to the following: hot and cold temperatures, sudden changes in temperatures, varying levels of noise, slippery surfaces, rain, dust/dirt, fumes, wind, uneven ground and landscaped slopes.
