What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Service Technician position at MILLARD SPRINKLER, INC?
CURRENTLY HIRING APPRENTICE SERVICE TECHNICIANS! $22.00 PER HOUR WITH NO EXPERIENCE.
PAID WEEKLY WITH TIME AND A HALF OVERTIME.
Preferred applicant is mechanically inclined and has worked in irrigation, lawn services, plumbing or electrical fields. Enjoys working outside. Valid Drivers License with clean driving record is required.
An Apprentice Service Technician is an introductory position into the irrigation business. A Service Technician Apprentice will receive training on inspecting and servicing residential irrigation systems. An apprentice will work with a qualified trainer to learn how to diagnose and repair irrigation systems, communicate with individual property owners, and track materials used. At the end of the apprenticeship, a technician will be able to start up and winterize all systems and preform simple diagnosis services and repairs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Shadow a Jr/Sr technician on all aspects of job, including reviewing daily jobs, sorting and stocking service vehicles, driving to and from locations, diagnosing and servicing irrigation systems, maintaining inventory and communication with office, management and customers.
- Learn basic lay out of Millard Sprinkler irrigation systems vs non Millard Sprinkler systems.
- Study and certify on Hunter Irrigation Products, including clocks, parts and system lay out.
- Learn and certify on system start up and winterization.
- Preform system start ups and winterizations unassisted.
- Learn to install and repair all system parts including but not limited to, nozzles, heads, and joints.
- Learn how to Install, program and repair timers, clocks, and controls for sprinklers, including wireless (wifi controllers).
- Learns to install and repair irrigation valves (manifold repairs/ replacements).
- Learn to Solder.
- Strong focus on proper care, use and maintenance of equipment and supplies and workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Proactively assist in resolving issues with customers to ensure full satisfaction.
- Maintaining assigned truck, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Qualifications: Preferred applicant is mechanically inclined or has worked in Irrigation, lawn services, plumbing or electrical fields. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
Education: HS Diploma or Equivalent.
Working Environment/Safety Requirements:
This job requires outdoor work for 8 or more hours a day in various environments including but not limited to, freezing temperatures, 100 degree temperatures, rain, sleet and snow. Daily working conditions include mud, dirt, sand and water. Applicant must be able to lift, push, pull 50lbs for moderate durations of time. Job includes use of power tools and possible use of heavy machinery. Weekends required.
Millard Sprinkler is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Millard Sprinkler is consistently named “Best of Omaha,” and recognized by the BBB with their prestigious “Integrity Award," Millard Sprinkler has serviced over 40,000 customers in the Omaha area and has over 500 years of combined experience with their leadership and is known to be one of the largest providers of sprinkler systems in the Midwest.
Millard Sprinkler is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
Millard Sprinkler is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D
Salary : $22
