Irrigation Technician- Fort Myers

To perform

The essential general duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned.

General:

• Be able to perform all responsibilities required of an irrigation technician those listed below.

Employees:

• Assist in the performance of various irrigation functions.

Equipment:

• Share responsibility for checking and changing oil and grease in basic equipment.
• Supervise truck/trailer setup daily and manage equipment and supplies for landscape maintenance projects.
• Oversee all equipment has proper safety devices installed and operational.
• Maintain equipment in good operating condition.
• Operate light/heavy equipment effectively and according to all regulations.
• Report any problems with job site or equipment immediately.

Safety:

• Ensure proper task-specific PPE is being properly utilized and maintained at all times.
• Follow all company policies & procedures, including safety guidelines/standards.
• Ensure a safe environment for other workers and vendors, clients and for all employees.

CSRs:

• Interface with client when needed; Establish relationship with customers.
• Quality control
• Demonstrate ability to recognize and report irrigation deficiencies
• Communicate with Operations Manager and Account Manager regarding status of assigned job sites.

Training:

• Identify.
• Participate in training program for irrigation procedures.

Category specific essential duties and responsibilities as they may be assigned by your supervisor:

Irrigation Maintenance:

• Provide estimates and maintain positive client relations.
• Operate pumps, suction and other equipment
• Manage assigned projects practicing effective water management techniques.
• Recognize drainage deficiencies and problem soils.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation
• Irrigation certification recommended
• Knowledge of blueprints

Refuse Removal:

• Ability to safely operate a refuse truck in a residential area.
• Know how to lift /move heavy items
• Thorough knowledge of the lock-in /lock-out procedure
• Ability to safely operate a compactor

Cleaning

• Thorough knowledge of proper PPE
• Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and solvents
• Ability to work in residential and commercial areas

Snow Removal

• Ability to safely use snow removal equipment
• Knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions
• Knowledge of appropriate clothing for the weather conditions that he/she will be exposed to