Irrigation Technician - Charlotte, NC Landmark Landscapes is hiring an experienced Irrigation Technician to join our Charlotte team!
Pay:
$28-$32/hour, based on experience and skill level
Schedule:
Full-Time | Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends/overtime as needed Reports to: Irrigation Manager Landmark Landscapes is looking for an experienced Irrigation Technician to join our Charlotte team. The Irrigation Technician will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial irrigation systems. The ideal candidate will have strong irrigation knowledge, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This position requires someone who takes pride in their work, provides professional customer service, and is committed to safety and quality. Responsibilities Service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial irrigation systems. Perform irrigation system start-ups, shut-downs, and winterization. Inspect and maintain controllers, valves, sprinkler heads, rain sensors, backflow devices, pumps, and irrigation zones. Diagnose electrical, wiring, hydraulic, and mechanical irrigation issues and make necessary repairs. Perform property inspections and complete required service paperwork. Communicate system conditions, repairs, and work-order status to the Irrigation Manager and Account Managers. Maintain proper irrigation parts, tools, and equipment on the company vehicle. Safely operate irrigation tools, equipment, and company vehicles. Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Provide professional and courteous service to customers, Account Managers, subcontractors, and team members. Assist with training other employees on irrigation procedures and techniques as needed. Work assigned hours, including occasional weekends and overtime as needed. Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 3-5 years of professional irrigation experience required. Experience with commercial irrigation systems, including troubleshooting, repairs, start-ups, shut-downs, and winterization. Experience diagnosing irrigation wiring and electrical issues preferred. Experience with 2-wire systems, multi-strand wiring, multimeters, and wire locators/tracers preferred. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required and are a MUST for this position. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Perform assigned property service contract requirements in a timely manner with minimal supervision daily Meet or exceed company maintenance production standards Promote a safe work environment. Thoroughly understand and comply with company policy and safety manual; report and document any / all unsafe conditions or accidents Properly and safely use basic maintenance hand tools and other equipment but not limited: shovel, water hose, quick coupler key, wire tracer, and small machinery. Complete and process all necessary job paperwork that is required when visiting a site. Interact with clients, Account Manager(s), and subcontractors in a professional and courteous manner Able to train others on the job as needed and maintain a high level of morale Work all assigned hours, including weekend and overtime hours as necessary. Fully perform start-up inspections of the irrigation system to include: clock maintenance, backflow, zones, heads, valves, and rain sensor Fully perform system shut-downs of irrigation systems including hooking up air compressors and blowing the lines out, winterizing the backflow, and unplugging the clock and or turning off a water pump. Perform basic troubleshooting techniques and make on-site repairs as necessary. Maintain proper irrigation parts on the vehicle at all times Perform property inspections and complete proper forms in their entirety before leaving the job site Effectively communicate work order and system status to the department head, account manager, and any other parties that require information about the system and property Complete daily paperwork as required by each job, including Tracking and submitting billable and nonbillable hours per job high insight. Perform regular safety inspections on the vehicle Demonstrate integrity and positively promote Yardnique Inc. image at all times Competencies or Desired Characteristics Technical proficiency Personal Effectiveness Teamwork Effective communication Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibility Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions, as well as exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, noise, etc. Travel Daily routine travel from the main building to job sites in company trucks and back. Requirements
REQUIRED
EDUCATION and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2-3 years experience in irrigation installation Certified as Irrigation Technician (CIT), or actively working toward certification Valid driver's license and insurable on the company's insurance policy Proficiency in basic math Proficiency in verbal and written communication; ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions Able to communicate effectively in English Interact and communicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner
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OTHER DUTIES
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Age Requirements:
Employees must be at least 18 years of age to operate power equipment and meet all applicable state-mandated labor laws. Physical Demands Performing routine duties of this job requires: Full range of mobility in the upper and lower body in order to be able to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time Reaching over head with hands and arms; climb or balance Using hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls Lifting, pulling, and pushing materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks Lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds Functional vision that includes close, and distanc
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance