What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Landscape Irrigation Technician position at Greenscape, Inc.?
Position Description
The Irrigation Technician is responsible for contract and repairing irrigation services in a manner that is safe, efficient, and delivers a quality product to the customer. The technician is responsible for meeting all budgeted hours on contract services and the correct billing and tracking of labor and materials for all repair services.
Essential Functions
The examples of functions listed in this job description are representative, but not necessarily exhaustive of any one position in this job classification. Management may assign other functions not listed here if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Skill Set and Educational requirements
- Demonstrated ability to read landscape and irrigation blue prints plans for comprehension and implementation
- Demonstrated ability in irrigation system management, equipment operation and basic small engine field repair and troubleshooting
- Demonstrated ability to read maps, give and follow clear directions
- Good communication skills (oral and written) particularly for conveying technical information
- Demonstrated positive approach towards customer service and co-workers
- Must have a high level of motivation, enthusiasm, be a self-starter and perform daily under pressure.
- Ability to work without direct supervision for extended periods of time
- Ability to work occasional weekends as necessary
- Irrigation Certification
Responsibility
- Maintains familiarity with each irrigation job’s specifications and insures compliance
- Determines priorities and division of irrigation service work on a daily basis to ensure timely customer service while maximizing client route
- Ensures that all equipment and materials are available in sufficient quantity to complete the days tasks
- Manages equipment needs and sees that all equipment is properly maintained
- Communicates changes/adds with Irrigation Manager.
- Visits sites to evaluate quality of turf/beds and proper irrigation system maintenance
- Sells minor enhancements to existing irrigation systems
- Sells minor enhancements to existing lighting systems
- Anticipates and solves problems before they occur
- Responds quickly to problem areas
- Manages irrigation service packages for existing /new clients
- Informs clients of any schedule changes
- Responds to clients request in a timely fashion
- Informs Irrigation Manager of repair requests
- Monitors irrigation materials in order to maintain efficient inventory levels