Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

$21.00 to $22.50 per hour

Onsite

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission : To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position :

Job Description

Under general supervision the Irrigation Technician provides technical and skilled labor operating equipment for the installation, maintenance and repair of computerized irrigation systems to ensure plant material and lawn care meets customer standards.

Typical duties include :

• Performs varied semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties in the maintenance, repair, and construction of commercial irrigation systems; areas of responsibility, include, but are not limited to, installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of irrigation systems.
• Operates vehicles and a variety of tools and power equipment used in irrigation installation and maintenance.
• Assists with monitoring inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining purchase records within authorized budget.
• Perform site assessments to ensure proper soil moisture for the local plant material.
• Digging in established landscapes and in a variety of soil conditions.
• Performs inspections of irrigation systems for proper operation.
• Install irrigation components, clocks and other irrigation devices ensuring that they function efficiently.
• Repairing and maintaining valves, tracing electrical components, locating existing zones and valves, and performing pump repairs.
• Prepare necessary documents and reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintains a safe work environment and performs all duties in a safe manner. Observes and adhere to all safety rules required by the organization and regulatory agencies. Reports all safety violations to management.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include :

Education requirements :

High School Diploma or GED

Certificates required :

Valid Driver's License

Physical requirements :

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance : Perform medium to heavy physical work, work around machines, climb and descend ladders, operate a variety of tools and equipment, and operate a motor vehicle. Ability to distinguish colors in wiring. Employee is regularly required to be able to reach overhead. Be able to work in various positions, including but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout the assigned workday

Work environment :

Work is performed primarily outdoors in all types of extreme weather conditions and involves use of chemicals, pesticides, and other substances. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work pressures and disturbances of workflow and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Travel to other sites is required.

Disclaimer :

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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