Experienced Lead Irrigation Technician (Minturn)

Experienced Lead Irrigation Technician (Minturn)

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Established, Full-Service landscape company is seeking to hire an experienced, high performing irrigation professional.

***The right right candidate is looking to work into a management position that handles the sales and personnel withing the irrigation division. There is a year-round or seasonal option here.

Lead Irrigation Tech Job Description:

Job Purpose:

Designing and maintaining irrigation systems to maximize the health of our client’s turf/native grass areas at residential and commercial properties.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years of previous irrigation experience required.

• Able to perform new installations of irrigation systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot existing systems for repairs and enhancements.

• Have experience and knowledge with: irrigation wiring, controller, heads, nozzles, drip systems and an understanding Backflow Preventers. Able to set valve boxes, run trenchers, dig up repairs, build manifolds and have an understanding of flow rates.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform irrigation system turn on’s in the spring and irrigation blowouts in the fall.

• Install irrigation systems.

• Perform monthly irrigation system checks.

• Comply with state, county, city and metro district water rules and regulations.

• Maintain, track, and organize parts and supplies. Document work completed to be submitted to management for billing.

• Monitor work vehicles for proper, safe operation and general maintenance. Maintain small-engine machinery for continued proper operation and report mechanical issues immediately. Be able to operate small machinery such as trenchers.

• Assist other crews as needed with general landscape labor tasks.

Work and Personal Requirements:

• Driver’s license

• Ability to work seasonally (May-October), 40 hour weeks, 4 10's Monday-Thursday, Overtime on Friday's is expected May-Early July.

• Understanding and compliance of health & safety practices

• Willingness to gain knowledge of basic landscape specifications.

• Ability to complete all tasks to an agreed standard/quality.

• Physically able to carry-out the role. Able to carry 30 lbs. and manage steep/varied terrain. Able to stand/squat/kneel for 10-hour shift.

• Hard working, quick on your feet, able to problem solve, committed and able to work as part of a team.

• Professional attitude with co-workers and clients, and strong customer service and communication skills required.

Compensation: $20/hr-$27/hr depending on experience/ability.