Irrigation Technician

Sperber Landscape Companies

Honolulu (HI)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing support

Educational assistance

Paid weekly

401k with match

Medical

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Irrigation Technician to maintain and operate irrigation systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing systems, ensuring proper watering, and assisting the maintenance crew. Ideal candidates must have prior irrigation experience, a current Hawaii driver's license, and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions and offers weekly pay along with benefits such as training, 401k matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Must have prior irrigation experience.
Current Hawaii Driver's License and clean driving record is required.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs., bend, squat, kneel, and move equipment.

Responsibilities

Care for irrigation systems on job sites.
Troubleshoot and repair broken systems and parts.
Ensure proper watering and avoid overspray.
Assist maintenance and installation crew.
Complete service records for each job.

Skills

Irrigation Experience

Machinery Operation

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Supervisory Skills

Tools

Blowers

Trenchers

Hand Tools

Push Mower

Riding Mower

Weed-Wacker

Edger

Hedge Trimmer

Chain Saws

Pole Pruners

Job description

Overview

Primary Purpose: You will be responsible for keeping all irrigation systems running properly and in good working condition. Timers will be set for proper time and length of watering. All lawns and plant material must be kept green and healthy. The landscape must be free of weeds, pests, and rubbish. The equipment, tools, and vehicles must be cared for daily.

Brief Description
You will be responsible for keeping all irrigation systems running properly and in good working condition. Timers will be set for proper time and length of watering. All lawns and plant material must be kept green and healthy. The landscape must be free of weeds, pests, and rubbish. The equipment, tools, and vehicles must be cared for daily.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the care of existing irrigation system(s) on the job site(s)
Responsible for checking the entire system, trouble shooting and repairing any broken or non-functioning systems and parts; this includes sprinkler heads, pipes, valves, controllers, etc.
Responsible for making sure there is proper amount of watering and no over spray on to sidewalks, walkways, property structures, etc.
Responsible for inventory and set-up of irrigation parts and supplies in the shop and sprinkler truck or cart.
Assist maintenance and installation crew members with irrigation repairs or installs.
Perform general maintenance duties.
Perform shop duties.
Perform other related duties as may be required or assigned.

Other Functions

Assist customers with their various needs.
Complete a service record for each job site and turn in to the manager or proper assigned person, at the end of each workday.
Report any concerns or work that needs to be followed-up on.
Handle various problems that may arise on the job site.

Working Conditions

Work outdoors in all types of weather and many different types of conditions such as dusty, hot, rainy, muddy, level properties, and steep hillside properties. Frequent use of different varieties of fertilizers which will be applied to the lawn by hand or with special equipment. Use of Herbicides and Pesticides.

Requirements

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR IRRIGATION EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE!!!

Working Conditions: Work outdoors in all types of weather and many different types of conditions such as: dusty, hot, muddy, level properties, and steep hillside properties. Frequent use of a variety of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.

Equipment Used: blowers, trenchers, and various types of hand tools. You may also encounter: push mower, riding mower, large walk behind mower, weed-wacker, edger, hedge trimmer, chain saws, pole pruners, etc.

Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, or as needed for Saturdays and Emergencies or as scheduled.

Physical, Mental, And Communication Demands

Requires frequent lifting of at least 50 lbs.
Requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and moving equipment.
Requires operating power equipment which is heavy and loud.
Good communication skills; verbally and written

Skills/Knowledge: Must know how to operate machinery, be able to follow instructions and safety procedures, including safety rules of operating equipment. Must have strong decision making and good supervisory skills.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT YOU HAVE A CURRENT HAWAII DRIVER'S LISCENCE AND A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD

Summary

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