Irrigation Technician

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Responsibilities

• Perform irrigation service tasks on assigned properties with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
• Meet or exceed company production and quality standards for maintenance and service.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following company policies and safety procedures, and reporting any unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Operate and maintain basic hand tools and equipment, including shovels, hoses, wire tracers, and small machinery, safely and effectively.
• Complete all required job paperwork and documentation accurately for each site visit.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with clients, account managers, and subcontractors.
• Train team members as needed and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Work assigned hours, including weekends and overtime as necessary to meet project needs.
• Conduct start-up inspections of irrigation systems, including clock maintenance, backflow, zones, heads, valves, and rain sensors.
• Perform system shut-downs and winterization, including blowing out lines and securing system components.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems on-site, maintaining necessary parts inventory in the company vehicle.
• Inspect properties and complete required forms before leaving each job site.
• Communicate work order and system status updates to relevant team members and management.
• Submit daily paperwork, including tracking billable and non-billable hours per job.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of company vehicles.
• Uphold Yardnique’s values and represent the company positively at all times.
• Transporting necessary tools and parts in a company work truck that they are expected to take home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of experience in irrigation installation or service.
• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) or actively working toward certification.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy.
• Proficiency in basic math skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Professional and courteous interaction with customers and team members.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in various weather conditions, with exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, and noise.

Other Duties 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   

EEO Statement 

Yardnique, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.  Yardnique hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. 

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Company-paid offerings: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal Insurance, and Life Insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Work Truck Provided