TM Central - ORL Location

574 Fairvilla Rd.

Orlando, FL 32808

ORL – Irrigation Technician (Landscape Maintenance)

Position type: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with variable hours, beginning at 7:00am. Occasional weekend and work over 40 hours as needed. 

Reports to: Account Manager 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary: The primary purpose of the Irrigation Technician is to perform Landscape Irrigation Maintenance & Repair tasks in a safe manner in accordance with our high quality and WOW customer service standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned property service contract requirements in a timely manner with minimal supervision daily.
• Adjust sprinkler heads and water flow to ensure proper coverage and efficient water usage - Troubleshoot and repair components of the irrigation system.
• Meet or exceed company maintenance production standards.
• Promote a safe work environment. Thoroughly understand and comply with company policy and safety manual; report and document any / all unsafe conditions or accidents
• Properly and safely use basic power tools and hand tools commonly used in irrigation system maintenance.
• Interact with clients, Account Manager(s), and subcontractors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Able to train others on the job as needed and maintain a high level of morale.
• Work all assigned hours, including weekend and overtime hours as necessary.
• Fully perform start-up inspections of the irrigation system to include clock maintenance, backflow, zones, heads, valves, and rain sensor
• Fully perform system shutdowns of irrigation systems including hooking up air compressors and blowing the lines out, winterizing the backflow, and unplugging the clock and or turning off a water pump.
• Perform basic troubleshooting techniques and make on-site repairs as necessary. Always maintain proper irrigation parts on the vehicle.
• Perform property inspections, complete and process proper forms in their entirety before leaving the job site.
• Effectively communicate work order and system status to the department head, account manager, and any other parties that require information about the system and property.
• Complete daily paperwork as required by each job, including Tracking, and submitting billable and nonbillable hours per job high insight.
• Perform regular safety inspections on the vehicle.
• Demonstrate integrity and positively promote Yard Nique Inc. image at all times.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Landscape Irrigation Systems, tools and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with irrigation systems.
• Safety consciousness and Integrity
• Effective Communication and Teamwork

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 year experience performing irrigation maintenance or related tasks.
• Ability to proficiently follow safety procedures and supervisory instructions.
• Ability to handle the workload and physical demands of the job.
• Interact and communicate with others in a professional and courteous manner.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions, as well as exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, noise, etc.

Physical Demands The duties of this job require:

• Using upper and lower body to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Reaching over head with hands and arm to hold, climb or balance.
• Using hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Lifting, pulling and pushing materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Travel: Irrigation Technicians travel from main operations building to job sites in company truck and back daily.

OTHER DUTIES: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, based on business needs.

Job Type: Full-time 

Required experience: Landscaping Irrigation: 1 year. 

Required license or certification: Drivers’ License Preferred