Irrigation Technician

The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly Company, is seeking an Irrigation Technician in Jacksonville, Florida. This role includes installing and maintaining sprinkler systems while providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have 1-2 years of field experience and a valid driver’s license. Pay starts at $16.00 with opportunities for quick increases based on performance and experience. Join our dedicated team and take your career to new heights in the landscaping industry.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of irrigation field experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving history.
• Willingness to complete necessary training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install pipe, heads, valves, wire, controller, and sensors.
• Provide exceptional care of customers’ properties.
• Operate basic equipment safely and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Installation of sprinkler systems

Communication

Physical stamina

Driving a truck with trailer

Job description

Here’s the deal: we’re awesome at taking care of our customers and providing exceptional residential and commercial lawn care and landscaping service. But that only happens because we have amazing people like you on our team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a crew of landscapers, or you’re already successful at being a team lead, then we want to talk with you.

At Ground Guys, we’re more than just “the lawn guy.” We’re a dedicated team of lawn care and landscaping experts that know how to make a great first impression. From the professional appearance of our crews to the attention to detail we give every job, we stand by our Neighborly Done Right Promise every time.

Here at Grounds Guys, we are looking for someone ready to take a step forward in their career as an Irrigation Technician. And as the company grows, you will have the opportunity to grow into a higher-level role as well.

Is this right for you?

Here are some things we’re looking for in an Irrigation Technician / Landscape Crew Member. If you identify with any of these statements, we want to speak with you right away, so make sure to apply immediately.

• You are passionate about serving others, including your crew, the customers, and the community.
• You are flexible and resourceful.
• You have experience in the installation, repair, and/or maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• You are comfortable working independently.
• You see customer service issues as an opportunity to turn every customer into a raving fan.
• You pride yourself on your communication and are exceptional at getting the work done no matter what it takes.
• You have a valid driver's license and experience driving a truck towing a trailer.

Your Responsibilities as an Irrigation Technician

Front-Line Employee –

• You are quite literally the boots on the ground. You’ll be a front-line employee who provides exceptional care of our customers’ properties.
• The team looks to you to install pipe, heads, valves, wire, controller, and sensors. In addition, you must be able to operate basic equipment safely.
• You must be able to work outdoors, in all weather conditions, doing very physical work, able to lift/carry 35-80 pounds often.
• You ensure everything is wrapped up and set to go for the next day.

How We Measure Success

• Attendance: Might sound basic, but it’s critical for every member of the team to set an example on attendance.
• Budget vs Actual Hours: Keeping jobs profitable is dependent on managing the time planned and spent at each job.
• Return Rates: You’ll ensure quality control to make sure it’s rare to ever need to go back to redo a job.
• Customer Retention: Building great relationships with each customer, and ensuring that they receive exceptional service, will keep them coming back.
• Full Utilization of Software & Processes: This helps make all of the above possible.

Job Requirements for Irrigation Technician

• Prior experience in the landscaping, lawn service, or similar service industries.
• You will need to have 1 to 2 years of irrigation field experience.
• If you don’t already have them, you must be willing to complete training to get all required certifications and licenses.

In addition, there are a few additional minimum requirements that are necessary to be considered for this position.

• Clean driving history with experience driving a trailer
• Prior experience in landscaping, lawn service, or similar service industries.
• If you don’t already have experience, you must be willing to complete training within 6 months.

Benefits & Pay

The base pay for this position is $16.00, with quick increases based on experience and performance and is dependent on your experience as a lawncare or landscaping professional as well as in leading a team. We believe in promoting quickly for the right fit for our team. Pay is negotiable.

We know we presented a lot to you here and that’s because we’re looking to hire only the best. If that’s you, apply today. If you meet the requirements for the position, our system will schedule you for an interview immediately.