Irrigation Technician

Position located in Stamford, CT

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Hoffman Landscapes serves RESIDENTIAL customers located in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties in CT and Westchester County in NY. Hoffman is a Top 100 Landscape Company and a Top 100 Snow Services Company.

Hoffman offers an attractive benefit package that includes a highly competitive salary based on experience, insurance, paid time off, 401K with company match, and more! We also offer the excitement and opportunity that can only come from a company that is financially strong and committed to advancement. Opportunities for growth within the company!

All candidates are required to be self motivated, solution oriented and have a positive attitude.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems meeting company and industry standards for quality and efficiency.
• Repair and troubleshoot irrigation systems as required.
• Lay and install new or renovated irrigation systems.
• Activate and deactivate irrigation systems according to seasonal priorities or pre-established schedules.
• Program irrigation clocks to ensure proper watering of landscapes maintained.
• Purchase parts required to repair irrigation systems maintaining accurate inventory and strict cost control.
• Gather and update historical data for each account regarding water sources, point of connection and mainline location, services performed, and parts installed.
• Submit thorough and accurate billing information for chargeable work performed to Supervisor.
• Employee must maintain excellent customer service and communication skills with employees, clients, vendors, and management.
• Ability to work alone and self-motivate a must.
• Promote and maintain safe working conditions.
• Ensure proper use, care, and inventory of company vehicle, equipment and tools assigned.
• Snowplow during winter season

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE:

• Candidate must have experience with irrigation systems, preferably at least 2 years.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid driver’s license required
• General understanding of landscape maintenance
• Snowplow experience a plus
• Available to work late and on weekends
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Founded in 1987 by Mike Hoffman with nothing but a chainsaw and an old truck, Hoffman Landscapes is now a regional in luxury landscaping with over 200 associates and a fleet of 140 vehicles across its three locations. The Hoffman Total Approach to landscaping provides each client with a full range of comprehensive services for both Property Care and Design-Build projects. Hoffman has an abundant staff of landscape architects, designers, horticulturists, craftsmen, and well-respected industry experts on hand to help each client achieve their specific goals. With dozens of national award-winning projects in their portfolio, Hoffman Landscapes is committed to creating and caring for distinctive properties while providing superior customer service to homeowners in Fairfield, Litchfield, and Westchester Counties.

Hoffman Landscapes is a family company of the Mariani Premier Group. Founded by green pioneer Frank Mariani, The Mariani Premier Group is a collection of the finest landscaping companies across the country, formed with the singular goal of being the world’s premier outdoor living company, creating and nurturing outdoor spaces that bring families and communities closer together. Our founding companies share best practices in landscape design, construction, maintenance, and stewardship. We use our combined scale to gain priority access to new technologies and preferred materials. Most importantly, the Mariani Premier Group works together to attract, develop, and reward top talent in the industry.