Irrigation Technician

HERE WE GROW AGAIN!

WSR Grounds LLC. is looking for knowledgeable irrigation technicians. We have multiple openings and these are all immediate start opportunities.

*****WE WILL HELP TO OBTAIN IRRIGATION LICENSE AND PROVIDE ANY TRAINING IF NEEDED*****

Responsibilities

• Minimum 3 years’ experience of detailed irrigation techniques

• Knowledge of irrigation and electrical timer systems

• Programming timers and performing routine irrigation inspections

• Testing soil and vegetation to determine irrigation needs

• Knowledge of soil, vegetation, climate, plants, hardscape, landscape, maintenance, masonry, excavating, grading, and drainage

• Install, test, maintain and replace irrigation equipment including sprinklers, pumps, water lines, and suction valves

• Ability to operate heavy machinery for trenching, installation of pipes, lines, wiring systems and controllers

• Knowledge of water wells

• Ability to map out irrigation areas, digging trenches, installation of equipment, testing the system, and conducting regular maintenance checks

• Ability to install electrical timer systems

• Expertly install any sized irrigation systems

• Conduct routine maintenance checks

• Troubleshoot and replace faulty parts

• Inspecting and loading equipment for the day’s work

• Oversight of supplies, equipment, and coordination of materials as needed

• Record keeping on machinery, tools, and vehicle maintenance

• Completion of daily/weekly jobs and reporting work flow status to Landscape Supervisor

• Adherence to all safety procedures

• Cross-training with others in the department

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required

• Requires 3-5 years of irrigation experience

• Irrigation License/Irrigation Technician License

• High school diploma or GED

• Proven work experience as an Irrigation Technician

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform all physical activities, including lifting heavy objects (50 lbs min.)

• Strong work ethic

• Professional and courteous manner; ability to work harmoniously and develop strong work relationships with others on the team, clients, and general public

• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels

• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities with minimal supervision

• Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently

• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong attention to detail

• Regular attendance and punctuality mandatory for this position

• Spanish is a plus