irrigation Technician

Huron Sprinklers; City of North Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local irrigation service company in North Tonawanda is seeking a Service Technician responsible for the installation, maintenance, and service of irrigation systems at residential properties. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, be organized, and capable of working independently or as part of a team. This role involves physical labor and may require overtime, particularly during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience within the green industry or 1 year in the Irrigation field.
• Strong customer service background.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide irrigation installation, maintenance, and service.
• Monitor and troubleshoot irrigation installations.
• Maintain a clean job site and care for company equipment.

Job description

Job Summary

Service technician is responsible for providing irrigation installation, maintenance and service of various residential properties. This person will be responsible for keeping accurate records, promoting job worksite safety, providing excellent customer service, and exhibits pride and quality workmanship.

Essential duties include, but no limited to:

Works closely with Service Manager and Field Supervisor

Always represent the company’s best interest, maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism ‘

Monitor test old and new irrigation installations, Troubleshoot and repair problems, observe pipe and valve placements and evaluate start-ups, winterization, and overall operation of the irrigation system

Conduct and record detailed inspections and plan/execute upgrades as necessary for the client

Maintain a clean job site, orderly and stocked vehicle

Maintain and care for company equipment, tools and vehicles

Track materials and time on service work orders and submit daily according to current processes and procedures

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMVR

2 years’ experience within the green industry or 1 year of related experience in the Irrigation field

Strong customer service background

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Essential knowledge and have recent prior experience with wire locators, pipe sizing, and multi meters

Must be self-motivated, and be professional in appearance and actions

Must be well organized with strong communication skills and ability to multi task

Must have the ability to be proactive, plan ahead and problem solve to minimize disruption, errors, and risk and keep maintenance schedules on task, within budget and on time

Absolute essential- ability to work independently or as a team

Must take ownership of work and own responsibility of making sure things are done accurately and to the complete satisfaction of the customer. Ensure tasks were completed according to contracted terms and if not, take ownership and actions to ensure they are corrected in a timely manner

Ability work under pressure, adaptable to changing priorities and without constant supervision

Absolute essential - to work overtime, weekends due to the seasonal nature of work

Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and excavating/back filling necessary holes and trenches in a safe manner

Work environment

This position requires physical abilities such as strength and manual dexterity, and must be able to perform all required functions of this position. While performing duties of this job the service technician is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, lift crouch, reach, stoop or kneel. This position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme hot or cold conditions. Additional working conditions may include inadequate lighting, restricted movement and dirty/wet worksites