United Veterans Construction and Landscape Solutions, Inc. (UVETS) is more than just a commercial landscape management company. Our PURPOSE is “Providing Veterans Opportunities They Earned”. UVETS is an organization that lives by three (3) Core Values: PEOPLE FIRST, being ACCOUNTABLE and being PROFESSIONAL. Our three (3) UNIQUES are revealed through our commitment to being PEOPLE driven, TECHNOLOGY driven, and DETAIL driven - always staying focused on developing knowledgeable, ethical, and motivated team members. UVETS prides itself in forming lasting partnerships and relationships with a mindset of “WE OWN IT”. Our actions don't have direction without “GWC”…do you GET it, do you WANT it, and do you have the CAPACITY to do it?

Job Description:

The Irrigation Technician is a challenging and fast-paced position. WHY - UVETS is committed to monitoring and forecasting water usage at our commercial properties. Water Management is one of our unique(s). We use cutting edge, state of the art technology to better monitor and maintain the system. As a result, we reduce water usage and drive cost savings for our valued customers. This position encourages professional development to become an industry leader in innovative ways to conserve and manage water.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments, inspections, adjust and repair systems to ensure they perform to maximum efficiency and conserve water
• Identify areas of improvement in irrigation systems; conduct and record detailed inspections and complete upgrades as necessary for existing irrigation systems
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems to determine repair needs; always represent the company’s best interest, uphold the highest level of integrity and professionalism
• Gather, update and analyze data for each account regarding water sources, points of connection, mainline location, services performed, parts installed and water usage
• Understand and meet production and maintenance schedule deadline without sacrificing excellent customer service and/or exceptional quality
• Maintain and care for company equipment, tools, and vehicle

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of industry
• Proven ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Service and teamwork oriented
• Must be self-motivated, possess strong leadership skills and have a professional appearance and worth ethic
• Must be detail oriented, possess critical thinking and quality results driven
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, proven project management skills
• Ability to be proactive, plan ahead and problem solve to minimize deficiencies, manage risk, and keep all tasks on schedule, within budget and on-time
• Must take ownership of work and take responsibility of own actions
• Must have the willingness to work with smart technology to include but not limited to smart phones, smart controllers, digital configurations....
• Strong understanding, reading, and interpreting landscape and irrigation plan specifications, technical procedures and processes in accordance with county and city government regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Will work outdoors 85% of the time
• Employee is required to stand, walk, crouch, stoop and/or kneel; employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• May be exposed to hazardous material, loud noise, and/or extreme heat/cold temperatures

Education and Experience:

• 2 year college degree preferred
• 2 years of industry related experience required; military experience may be substituted to meet position requirements
• Irrigation Technician/Landscape Irrigator License issued by TCEQ preferred
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License with a clean record

Featured Benefits:

• Educational Financial Assistance
• Group Health and Dental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Program Incentive
• 401(k)

Age Discrimination in Employment Act:

UVETS follows the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA’s protections apply to both employees and job applicants. UVETS understands that Under the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

UVETS follows the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Occupational Safety and Health Act:

UVETS follows the Occupational Safety and Health Act which was a law passed in 1970 to encourage safer workplace conditions in the U.S. The Occupational Safety and Health Act established the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to set standards and perform inspections at job sites. In some parts of the country, an OSHA-approved state agency helps enforce job safety standards, which must be at least as stringent as federal guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

UVETS is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, UVETS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and violates UVETS policy. Harassment is any unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. UVETS will promptly, thoroughly, and fairly investigate every harassment related issue that is brought to its attention and will take disciplinary action, when appropriate, up to and including termination of employment.