Assistant Irrigation Manager

Are you looking for an exciting career change? We are always looking for hard-working individuals to join our team at Fiddler’s Creek.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• FREE Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental leave
• Vacation days available immediately
• Sick and Holiday pay
• Team Member meals

This position is a unique technical opportunity for a person with a basic understanding of irrigation practices and principles and a willingness to discover a broad range of new skills.  The selected candidate will work with and assist the Irrigation Manager with daily operations and ongoing new developments. This is not a typical technician position. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: (Willingness to learn.) 

• Observe, document, and report any irregularities in the irrigation system, and water usage concerns to the management staff and/or appropriate contractors. 
• Notable professional interpersonal, community/industry networking, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software.
• Daily communication monitoring of the LYNX Central computer to Toro satellites.
• Ownership for programming, operation, maintenance, upkeep, reporting of water usage, and troubleshooting of the irrigation systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting Central computer and Toro satellite controllers.
• Basic wiring (Both conventional & 2-wire) comprehension and troubleshooting abilities. 
• Compile and submit reports and records on the status of all systems, visual inspection of the pump stations’ water usage, and HOA properties.
• Conduct quarterly (four per year) inspections of all satellites both Commons and HOA.
• Communicate with management, owners, sub-contractors, etc. regarding the status of the system.
• Hold users and contractors in compliance with state and local water restrictions and water permitting usage.
• Interpret irrigation plans and locate zone valves, isolation valves, and wire paths.
• Take an active role in water conservation practices with shareholders 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. (AA or AS preferred) 
• One to three years of irrigation technician experience required.
• Experience in centralized irrigation systems i.e., Toro LTC Plus satellites and LYNX Central computer.
• Basic knowledge of in-field irrigation, installation, maintenance, and repairs required.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting irrigation and water use required
• Maintain records and submit reports on the condition of the irrigation systems and visual inspection of Common and HOA properties.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to comprehend instructions (such as manuals, labels, and safety information).
• Understand and carry out instructions and complete work assignments accurately.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and possess the required license.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ABILITY TO:

• Grasp, lift, carry or transport up to 50 lbs.
• Reach with hands and arms, bend stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Stand and walk for the length of the scheduled shift.
• Perform duties of the job while exposed to sun and hot weather conditions for prolonged periods.
• Determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned through visual acuity.
• Express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word accurately, loudly, and quickly.
• Perceive the nature of sounds at a normal speaking level and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration.
• Withstand a moderate noise level in the work environment.

Fiddler’s Creek is a drug-free workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability, ability, and job performance.

We participate in the federal E-Verify program that allows us to determine the eligibility of our employees to work in the United States. Candidates must be able to provide documentation to support proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.