What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at Cove Communities?
This position will be at our Cypress Lakes property. An Irrigation Service Technician designs, installs and services equipment that waters vegetation. Some specialize in a particular field, such as residential systems for greener lawns. Others install commercial systems for landscaping outside of businesses.
Duties & Responsibilities
- In-depth understanding of water management science, soil science, irrigation technology and the parts and components of irrigation systems, including pumps, valves, controllers, piping, wiring and hydraulics
- Testing soil and vegetation samples to identify a site’s irrigation needs
- Designing piping and water delivery layouts that comprise irrigation systems
- Preparing sites for irrigation system installation, such as digging trenches
- Cutting, positioning and joining pipes and assembling other irrigation system components, such as pumps and backflow preventers
- Testing and adjusting sprinkler systems to ensure a successful installation
- Troubleshooting and repairing sprinkler system issues
- Educating customers on how to operate sprinkler systems
- Staying up to date on the latest innovations in irrigation system technology
- Ability to safely and correctly use soldering and brazing tools, moisture sensors, soil tension testers, water flow meters, pipe cutters, leak detectors, hacksaws, mattocks and trencher machines
- Analytical and spatial reasoning skills to interpret site test results and use them to inform irrigation system designs
- Verbal communication skills to provide instructions to laborers assisting with the installation process and to facilitate conversations with customers
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot systems and make necessary repairs
- Computer skills to use computer-aided drafting (CAD), work order management (WOM), customer relationship management, project management, email and other software programs
- Ability to remain upright for long periods, work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and move heavy equipment from one place to another
- Recordkeeping skills to log services performed
Compensation:
$18.50
Required Skills & Abilities
- Experience in pest control; holds a valid pesticide application license
- Begin as Assistant Sprinkler System Installers under supervision.
- Gain several years of experience for independent installation of simple residential and commercial systems.
- Require more experience for complex sports playing fields and agricultural systems.
Living Our Core Values
Our Core Values are a way of life, not just empty promises. We’re searching for Team Members who:
- Love what they do to make our guests’ dreams come true and shows it through delivering service excellence authentically.
- Continually raise the bar by investing in their own personal development and looking for innovative ways to exceed our guests’ expectations.
- Make every moment count, so our Team Members look forward to coming to work every day and our guests look forward to creating new memories on their return visits.
- Consistently do the right thing for our Team Members and guests by keeping promises and delivering on commitments, building trust along the way.
- Demonstrate kindness by following the ‘Golden Rule’, ensuring that Team Members and guests have a voice and feel valued.
About Cove Communities
Cove Communities is a well-capitalized, progressive real estate company that acquires manufactured housing communities and RV resorts in Canada and the US. The founders of the company have a track record of building and managing dynamic, fast-growing companies with exciting upward mobility and remuneration for those Team Members that propel results.
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