Irrigation Technician - Landscape Maintenance

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc.; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping services company in Groveland, Florida, seeks an experienced Irrigation Technician. Responsibilities include operating, adjusting, and repairing irrigation systems while ensuring proper coverage. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of landscape irrigation experience, possess excellent communication skills, and be capable of working autonomously in varied outdoor conditions. A valid Florida driver's license is required. This role offers a dynamic work environment with various responsibilities and physical demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in landscape irrigation.
• Detail oriented with highly evolved organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Operates, adjusts, and repairs irrigation systems.
• Completes irrigation inspections per schedule.
• Programs irrigation controllers and repairs components.

Skills

Landscape Irrigation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Job description

Irrigation Technician - Landscape Maintenance

Job Summary

Cherrylake is currently seeking an experienced Landscape Irrigation Technician for our Landscape Maintenance Division. The irrigation technician will operate, adjust, and repair irrigation components and systems as required to ensure proper coverage and delivery to the landscape area. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong background and working knowledge of all aspects of landscape irrigation, understand how irrigation supports the landscape, and have general knowledge of landscape maintenance practices. Follow all indicated safety processes and policies, including wearing all required personal protective equipment. English and Spanish speaking is a plus and must have a valid Florida driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Receives work schedule from Irrigation Manager or Account Manager.
• Reports directly to designated job site(s) at the start of the job shift.
• Completes irrigation inspections per schedule.
• Conducts before and after inspections of work sites.
• Programs irrigation controllers.
• Repairs valves, heads, lateral and main lines, controllers, and communication wiring.
• Maintains a clean work site that focuses on reducing safety hazards. (Marking off repair trenches and holes, trip hazards, or other safety hazards to the public)
• Completes and turns in daily inspection reports.
• Adheres to all company driving safety policies and regulations.
• Completes weekly vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Keeps vehicles and equipment clean and in good working order.
• Performs daily/weekly inventory counts of equipment and supplies.
• Tracks work hours.
• All other duties assigned for landscape irrigation maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in landscape irrigation.
• Detail oriented with highly evolved organizational skills, effective time management and excellent follow up.
• High level of professional maturity, superior written & oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to anticipate needs and problem solve.
• Ability to manage change, flexible when priorities shift.
• Ability to interact with internal and external partners.
• Needs to be self-motivated, team player and results oriented.
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment, multi-task to meet schedule deadlines with limited supervision. Keen attention to detail.

Physical Demands

Irrigation work is done outdoors in all kinds of weather. The work can be repetitive and physically demanding, requiring frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; crouch; stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Job Site Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather (heat or cold), and moving mechanical equipment. In addition, job sites are located on both residential and commercial property. The employee may also occasionally be exposed to the homeowner’s pets.

Required Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License with clean MVR.
• Industry Certifications are a plus.

Notice

CHERRYLAKE, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.

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