Full-Time Irrigation Specialist

*IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE*

Position: Full-Time Irrigation Specialist

Do you have a passion for plant life, water conservation, and an appreciation for a close-knit team? If so, we want you to join our team as an Irrigation Specialist. GE Outdoors has been in business for over 20 years; growing and expanding every season. As a family-owned company with a high standard of quality and integrity, we pride ourselves on craftsmanship, client relations, and going the extra mile. Once hired, you will immediately start (paid) training to utilize your skills & expand your knowledge by inspecting, monitoring, diagnosing & repairing irrigation systems, to ensure the health and appearance of plant life and turf on our client’s properties.

Why work with us? Here are some perks for our Full Time Employees!

• Health/Vision/Dental insurance options after 60 days (Full-Time Employees)
• Paid Holidays After 90 Days (Full-Time Employees)
• Paid PTO After 1 Year (Full-Time Employees)
• Paid Continuing Education Opportunities After 90 Days
• Opportunity for Career Advancement
• Team Bonding & Family Events
• Paid Training
• Skilled & Talented Leadership
• Maintained and Organized Shop & Equipment

Position Description:

• Maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper coverage and appropriate spacing of plants
• Install irrigation lines
• Upgrade irrigation equipment
• Identify, report, and resolve system issues
• Maintain accurate irrigation records
• The Irrigation Specialist must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of water conservation practices, proper plant-specific watering schedules, diagnosing problems, and creating action plans to correct them.
• The Irrigation Specialist must be confident & comfortable operating all necessary equipment, tools, materials, etc. to fully and accurately complete projects.
• Must be interfacing with customers, subcontractors, and vendors, with respect, integrity, and kindness.
• Requires minimal supervision while safely performing all functions and can direct a crew of one to four employees.
• Attends meetings/seminars/certifications to keep up with the most current regulations of the state and improve/grow personal knowledge within the field.
• The Irrigation Specialist must complete all paperwork and administrative requirements related to the job while creating and maintaining a professional job atmosphere.

Necessary skill set and educational requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Additional degrees or certificates in irrigation technology, horticulture, or related fields are preferred but not a deal breaker!
• 3 years’ proven experience in an irrigation technician/specialist position is required
• Excellent knowledge of irrigation systems and components, including pumps, controllers, and sensors
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Ability to install and repair irrigation system
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and is insurable on the company’s insurance policy.
• Ability to provide legal documentation to verify employment eligibility.
• Able to handle the workload of an Irrigation Specialist Leader/Laborer.
• Ability to complete work consisting of long periods of bending, squatting, kneeling, etc.
• Able to lift 75 pounds without assistance.
• Able to interact with customers/co-workers professionally and courteously daily.
• Able to adapt to last-minute changes, and perform duties in all weather conditions/elements, weekends, and potential overnight/holiday shifts during the snow season.

Responsibilities & Duties are as follows but not limited to:

• Thoroughly understands all aspects of the Horticulture field

• Able to operate company trucks, equipment, and tools safely and effectively.

• Able to perform all daily preventative maintenance on company equipment.

• Able to order/pick up materials and must keep an accurate inventory of all supplies on a daily/weekly basis.

• Has the leadership capability and demeanor to effectively manage and direct a crew of one to four people if interested in growing into an Irrigation Specialist Supervisor.

• Meets or exceeds company productivity standards for the Irrigation division.

• Ensures that jobs are completed on scheduled time and budget.

• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed and reports any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

• Ensures all workers’ compensation insurance claims are accurately documented and reported immediately.

• Ensure all accidents are properly documented and reported immediately.

• Ensures all change orders are processed correctly.

• Interfaces with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of job materials.

• Interfaces with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate completion of their phase of projects.

• Ensures that company production standards are met.

• Always maintains a clean work vehicle and job sites.

• Able to fill out and process all necessary job paperwork, purchase orders and timesheets, software programs, etc.

• Able to interact with clients professionally and competently.

• Able to train crew members as a team to maintain high morale.

• Ensures that job cost reports are properly analyzed.

• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOP’s.

• Able to work with minimal supervision from a supervisor but knows when to ask for assistance.

• Continuing education may be required due to state regulations.

• Read electrical schematics to determine proper connections for landscape lighting, pumps, and fountains
• Recommend equipment, tools, and materials that best meet project requirements, or to improve efficiency/safety.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including but not limited to transformers, generators, and low-voltage lighting
• Maintain the irrigation systems, including setting and adjusting timers, valves, controllers, etc.
• Maintain and repair outdoor gas lines, control valves, and appliances while following state regulations.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers
• Assist customers with any irrigation issues
• Perform grading and drainage work as needed
• Down/off-season may include holiday lighting, shop/office tasks, snow removal work, or additional tasks given by management outside of this document as needed to maintain a full-time schedule

Success factors:

• High-energy, self-motivated, and capable of supervising their crew daily.

• Being well organized and able to ask for assistance when needed.

• Leads by example.

• Professionally present themselves.

• Initiates action when needed.

• Anticipates problems and plans for needed materials, equipment, and assistance.

• Informs Manager/Supervisor when assistance is needed.

Professional attitude:

• Customer service oriented.

• Enjoys coaching and building a team of professionals.

• Displays a positive, “can-do” demeanor.

• Encourages, assists, and supports fellow staff members.

• Desires to grow professionally and seek to improve personal skill sets.

• Communicates well with other professionals to network while following GE Outdoors policies and procedures.

• Is punctual and energetic.

• Accepts and appreciates constructive input/feedback from fellow staff members.

• Enjoys working with and contributing to a team.

• Maintains high professional standards of ethics, integrity, discipline, self-control, and organization.

• Does not condone moody, belligerent, narcissistic, vindictive, mean-spirited, etc.

Potential career path for the next four positions:

• Irrigation Specialist Field Leader

• Irrigation Specialist Field Foreman

• Irrigation Divisional Manager