Irrigation Technician

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is seeking an experienced Irrigation Master Technician to lead install and service of irrigation and night lighting systems on exclusive properties. You will manage the install crew, coordinate schedules with property managers, and ensure projects stay on budget and on time.

You should bring 5–10 years in irrigation, 2–3 years in outdoor lighting, and familiarity with Hydrawise; licensing (J-3/J-4) is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience (Irrigation).
• 2-3 years experience with outdoor lighting.
• 2 years experience with hydrawise.
• Knowledge dealing with wells.
• Filtration and water treatment.
• Water hydraulics.
• Excellent customer service.
• J-3 or J-4 license preferred – we can help you obtain this.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Manage install schedule and coordinate operations for the Irrigation/Night Lighting Install Crew. Organize and plan installation to meet budget and schedule goals.
• Administration: Ensure all paperwork (timesheets, receipts, tech data, work orders, zone descriptions, watering schedules, etc.) is filled out accurately and filed.
• Material: Order per install job and direct shipment.
• Communication: Interact with clients and Managers; relay information to staff; discuss plans with Field Managers; make recommendations for sales.
• Inventory: Maintain accurate department inventory.
• Trouble Shooting: Make accurate decisions and explain decisions to crew, management, and client as needed.
• Safety: Maintain and support safety programs for irrigation and NL equipment.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure irrigation and NL equipment and vehicles are well maintained.

Skills

Irrigation expertise

Outdoor lighting

Hydrawise

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless. Glengate Company, the premier Design/Build/Maintenance Company in the region is seeking highly qualified and experienced Irrigation Master Technician to join our growing Property Care Team. You will work on the most exclusive properties in Fairfield and Westchester counties, and communicate with and sell to our high-end clientele on a daily basis. You should have a thorough understanding of irrigation and night lighting systems in order to install and service irrigation and lighting projects from the initial layout through its completion. You will have the ability to train, supervise and maintain a flexible crew.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Manage install schedule and coordinate operations for the Irrigation/Night Lighting Install Crew. Efficiently organize and plan installation process per property to meet budget and schedule goals
• Administration: Ensure all paper work: timesheets, receipts, tech data, work orders, zone descriptions, watering schedules, requests for materials, etc. are filled out accurately, submitted on time and filed in the appropriate area.
• Material: Order per install job to properly complete install job. Direct shipment.
• Communication: Capability of conversing with our clients and Managers. Excellent communication skills. Assure that communication (both in person and by phone) is relayed to appropriate staff person. Discuss with Field Managers to develop plans or schedules for Irrigation/Night Lighting improvement; as well as any problems encountered during the day-to-day activities and the response taken. Make Recommendations to Manager for additional Sales.
• Inventory: Maintain accurate inventory in the department vehicles.
• Trouble Shooting: Makes accurate decisions on problems as they arise and the ability to relay the logic behind this decision to the crew, management, and client if needed
• Safety: Maintains and supports Glengate safety program (e.g. Safe Transportation and equipment)
• Equipment Maintenance: Insure all Irrigation and NL equipment, trucks, trailers, tools, and small engine machines are well maintained and in working order.

Requirements

• 5-10 years experience (Irrigation)
• 2-3 years experience with outdoor lighting
• 2 years experience with hydrawise
• Knowledge dealing with wells
• Filtration and water treatment
• Water hydraulics
• Excellent customer service
• J-3 or J-4 license preferred – we can help you obtain this

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range: $28/HR - $35/HR

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frank Mariani had a vision. As the leader of one of the nation’s largest and most respected landscaping companies, he had come across many like-minded businesses in his travels. These companies shared similar ambitions, values and challenges. He asked himself if it would be possible to create the ultimate industry peer group to help each of these companies become even better at servicing clients, creating opportunities for their associates and building a more secure future for all. Thus, the Mariani Premier Group was born.