rrigation TechnicianP

osition Type: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with weekend work as needed.R

eports to: Account ManagerJ

OB DESCRIPTIONS

ummary: The primary purpose of the Irrigation Technician is to perform Landscape Irrigation Maintenance & Repair tasks in a safe manner in a accordance with our high quality and WOW customer service standards.J

ob Description:T

he Irrigation Technician's primary purpose is to perform all irrigation service tasks safely with minimal supervision while meeting or exceeding company quality, production, and WOW customer service standards and maintaining a high level of morale.R

esponsibilities:P

• erform assigned property service contract requirements in a timely manner with minimal supervision dailyM
• eet or exceed company maintenance production standardsP
• romote a safe work environment. Thoroughly understand and comply with company policy and safety manual; report and document any / all unsafe conditions or accidentsP
• roperly and safely use basic maintenance hand tools and other equipment but not limited: shovel, water hose, quick coupler key, wire tracer, and small machinery.C
• omplete and process all necessary job paperwork that is required when visiting a site.I
• nteract with clients, Account Manager(s), and subcontractors in a professional and courteous mannerA
• ble to train others on the job as needed and maintain a high level of moraleW
• ork all assigned hours, including w eekend and overtime hours as necessary.F
• ully perform start-up inspections of the irrigation system to include: clock maintenance, backflow, zones, heads, valves, and rain sensorF

• ully 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.P
• erform basic troubleshooting techniques and make on-site repairs as necessary. Maintain proper irrigation parts on the vehicle at all timesP
• erform property inspections and complete proper forms in their entirety before leaving the job siteE
• ffectively communicate work order and system status to the department head, account manager, and any other parties that require information about the system and propertyC
• omplete daily paperwork as required by each job, including Tracking and submitting billable and nonbillable hours per job high insight.P
• erform regular safety inspections on the vehicleD
• emonstrate integrity and positively promote Yardnique Inc. image at all timesO
• ther duties as assignedR

EQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:M

• inimum of a high school diploma or equivalentM
• inimum of 2-3 years experience in irrigation installationC
• ertified as Irrigation Technician (CIT), or actively working toward certificationV
• alid driver’s license and insurable on the company’s insurance policyP
• roficiency in basic math, verbal, and written communication; ability to comprehend written and verbal instructionsA
• ble to communicate effectively in EnglishI
• nteract and communicate with customers in a professional and courteous mannerP

hysical Demands:P

erforming routine duties of this job requires:F

• ull 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 timeR
• eaching over head with hands and arms; climb or balanceU
• sing hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controlsL
• ifting, pulling, and pushing materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasksL
• ifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 75 poundsF
• unctional vision that includes close, distance, color, periphery, depth, and the ability to adjust focus

EQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:M

• inimum of a high school diploma or equivalentM
• inimum of 2-3 years experience in irrigation installationC
• ertified as Irrigation Technician (CIT), or actively working toward certificationV
• alid driver’s license and insurable on the company’s insurance policyP
• roficiency in basic math, verbal, and written communication; ability to comprehend written and verbal instructionsA
• ble to communicate effectively in EnglishI
• nteract and communicate with customers in a professional and courteous mannerP

hysical Demands:P

erforming routine duties of this job requires:F

• ull 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 timeR
• eaching over head with hands and arms; climb or balanceU
• sing hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controlsL
• ifting, pulling, and pushing materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasksL
• ifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 75 poundsF
• unctional vision that includes close, distance, color, periphery, depth, and the ability to adjust focusW

ork Environment:W

hile 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.T

ravel:D

aily routine travel from the main building to job sites in company trucks and back.P

referred Certification:B

• ackflow Certification Course http://www.raleighnc.gov/services/content/PubUtilAdmin/Articles/CrossConnectionControlProgram.htmlR