Position Description

The Irrigation Technician provides accurate solutions, inspects, conducts repairs and maintenance on a variety of irrigation systems for our clients.

The successful candidate will have a strong experience in troubleshoots of irrigation systems and repairs of laterals, heads, mainlines, back flows, timers, valves, pumps and controllers.

Irrigation Service Technicians duties & responsibilities

• Load equipment, tools and irrigation supplies accordingly to the work orders.
• Monitor inventory on work vehicle and daily usage sheet.
• Install, program, test timers and rain sensors.
• Repair and replace broken sprinkler heads and drip tubing.
• Replace irrigation pumps or re-plumb existing pumps.
• Locate and repair leaks, repair wiring.
• Dig trenches and install pipes and lines.
• Install pumps and electrical timers.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks.
• Troubleshoot and replace faulty parts.
• Accurately inspect and detect deficiencies of the irrigation system.
• Estimate repairs, upgrades and new irrigation installs.
• Sell new irrigation systems and maintenance contracts.
• Draw irrigation layout for irrigation installation.
• Complete progress reports and associated paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills & Temperament

• Poses a positive, solution-oriented mentality.
• Attention to detail and willingness to complete every job successfully.

· Excellent communication skills and customer service focused.

· High work ethic and dependable.

· Strong customer service minded.

Technical Skills/Abilities Requirements

• Skill in the use of small hand and power tools, PVC cutters, trenchers, valves locator and specialized irrigation equipment.
• 2 years of experience of 2 wire and conventional irrigation.
• Competence in laying out work sites and interpret irrigation plans a plus.
• Ability to build accurate material list for jobs.
• Must have 3 years of verifiable education and/or experience of diagnose problems with irrigation systems, pumps, clocks, and valves and ability to repair and adjust to proper working conditions.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required with an excellent driving record for a minimum of 3 years.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform job responsibilities that require physical endurance and agility.
• Able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person