Irrigation Crew Member

Hatcher Landscape Partners; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Hatcher & Associates is seeking an Irrigation Crew Member to perform irrigation service work, troubleshoot systems, and communicate effectively with customers. You will help improve system efficiency and uphold safety and professionalism on every job.

This non-exempt, full-time role requires reliable field presence, compliance with safety policies, and collaboration with account managers and other departments to deliver high-quality landscape irrigation services.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of basic irrigation principles.
• Strong interpersonal and customer contact skills.
• Flexible and able to work in a team with all departments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and diagnose irrigation system problems.
• Perform irrigation service work including startup, winterization, and repairs.
• Communicate with customers about irrigation systems.
• Keep service truck clean, stocked, and organized.
• Maintain routing efficiency.
• Know water requirements of turf and ornamentals and coordinate with account managers.
• Identify new sales opportunities.
• Keep certifications current and pursue continuing education.
• Respond to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
• Maintain professional appearance and driving record.
• Operate company vehicle safely and legally.
• Work with equipment safely and legally.

Skills

Irrigation principles

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

• Location 8365 Center Hill Rd,Olive Branch, MS, 38654,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION: Irrigation Crew Member

DIVISION: CM

REPORTS TO: Construction Operations Manager

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ABOUT US

Michael Hatcher & Associates has provided commercial landscape services in the mid-south since 1986. We specialize in commercial landscape installation and maintenance, including irrigation, with a service portfolio that includes professional and medical offices, retail centers, industrial complexes, multi-family developments, and homeowner association communities. We also deliver lawn care fertilization and weed control via the customer-facing brand Master Lawn.

Our commitment to quality is driven by three Core Values:Integrity,Teamwork, andExcellence, and nine Winning Behaviors. Whether dealing with our customers or teammates, we strive toTell the Truth,Do the Next Right Thing, andLove, Respect and Protect. We endeavor to perform our work with aPositive Can-Do Attitude, allow ourselves toCoach and Be Coached, and make time toCelebrate and Have Fun. We alsoExpect to Win, encourage one another toOwn Your Outcomes, and promise toDeliver on Commitments. From crew members and technicians to support staff and senior leadership, this culture concept is shared by our talented team at every level which has led to our long-term success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Irrigation Crew Member, your primary duties will be to perform irrigation service work, troubleshoot systems and identify the need for repairs. You will also make recommendations for improving system efficiency and professionally communicating with customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately analyze and diagnose problems related to irrigation systems
• Prioritize, schedule, and perform irrigation service work including service checks, start-ups, winterizations, and repairs.
• Efficiently communicate with customers in about their irrigation systems
• Ensure service truck is clean and organized, properly stocked with inventory and tools
• Ensure routing efficiency
• Retain a basic knowledge of horticulture and maintain a relationship with account managers to understand the water requirements of different turf and ornamental species.
• Develop and maintain status as a Subject Matter Expert in the irrigation field
• Identify new sales opportunities
• Keep certifications current and seek out continuing education opportunities.
• Respond to afterhours and weekend emergencies.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Drive the company vehicle in a safe and competent manner, following company safety policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations for the operating of such vehicle.
• Be able to operate equipment in a safe and competent manner and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

ABOUT YOU

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of basic irrigation principles.
• Good interpersonal and customer contact skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork with all departments.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JO B

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work, and tasks may require extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. However, while carrying out the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to:

• regularly stand, walk, sit, bend, and squat; kneel; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects
• talk or hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

In addition:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to walk significant distances on uneven ground and to work outside in all weather conditions.
• The employee will regularly be required to climb a ladder or other structure, reach above their head, and lift or push up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The stress level is moderate.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud Michael Hatcher & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are passionate about safety and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Michael Hatcher & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are passionate about safety and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!