irrigation Technician

Huron Sprinklers

irrigation Technician

North Tonawanda, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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