Irrigation Tech 1 - Napa

Responsibilities:

·         Experienced with troubleshooting and programming complex irrigation systems (e.g., Weathermatic Smartline Controllers and equivalents, 2-Wire Systems, valves, tracing, mainlines, laterals)

·         Performs grounds maintenance functions (e.g., pulling weeds, raking leaves) using hand tools (e.g., pick, shovel) or landscape equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, weed eaters).

·         Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety and attends safety meetings.

·         Maintains parts inventory on vehicle.

·         Completes Irrigation Reports and Service Requests and is available for “on call” emergencies.

·         Provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

·         Supervises and provides training to the Irrigation Assistant

Competencies:

·         Knowledgeable of Safe work practices

·         Experience with moderately complex irrigation systems (e.g., Weathermatic Smartline Controllers and equivalents, 2-Wire Systems, valves, tracing, mainlines, laterals)

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·         Proficient in the use of grounds maintenance landscape equipment, hand tools safely and basic mathematics

·         Experience with water management, plant identification and their proper care

·         Familiar with reading blueprints and basic gardening principles (e.g., pruning, planting, watering)

·         Experienced with administrative processes (e.g., Irrigation Reports and Service Requests); computerized, centralized, and large-scale (i.e., 25 or more clocks) irrigation systems; moderate computer skills (e.g., Aspire, Smart Link, etc.

Qualifications:

·         2 years of professional irrigation experience similar to that described above.

·         Clean driving record and valid license 

·         Bilingual in Spanish and English, verbal and written, a plus

·         QWELL certified, Irrigation auditor and the like

Required Behaviors

•              Present, prepared, positive

•              Respect for others

•              Truthful, moral, ethical

•              Execution, follow thru, consistent

Work Environment

This job operates 100% of the time in a field environment. This role routinely uses landscape specific equipment such as company vehicles, hand tools, construction equipment, chemicals, and phones. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $25 - $30