Landscape Irrigation Technician Job at Southern Shade Tree Co Inc.

Southern Shade Tree Co Inc. Charlotte, NC 28273

$14 - $20 an hour

Job Description
Southern Shade Tree Co Inc., a major commercial landscape company in the Carolinas, is seeking to hire an experienced Irrigation Technician to join our growing team.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

  • Plumbing repair and installation/repair of irrigation systems
  • Knowledge of irrigation as-builts
  • Knowledge of various types of pipe and their proper repair and maintenance
  • Knowledge of remote control watering systems
  • Understanding of blueprints and diagrams related to irrigation systems
  • Understanding of watering requirements for lawns, trees and plants and various types of soil
  • Other related irrigation skills/knowledge

Requirements:

  • Current Drivers License with good driving records for the last 3 years

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Inspects sites for the purpose of identifying repair needs and minimizing damage.
  • Installs automated irrigation systems and components (e.g. sprinkler and misting systems and components, drip irrigation, backflow prevention valves, electronic time clocks, automatic controllers, anti-siphon valves, etc.) for the purpose of conserving water and soil resources and maintaining the attractiveness of district facilities.
  • Maintains installed automated irrigation systems (e.g. diagnosing electric, mechanical, electronic problems and programming electronic controllers, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing water use and keeping systems in good working order.
  • Procures equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining the availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
  • Programs electronic controllers for the purpose of optimizing and controlling water.
  • Repairs irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves, wiring, o-rings, electronic timers, switches, timer motors, panels, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order
  • Researches irrigation and/or plumbing systems and equipment for the purpose of obtaining information for decision making and/or recommendations.
  • Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety and security concerns.
  • Review blueprints for the purpose of recommending changes in layout prior to installation.
  • Schedules precision watering for the purpose of ensuring optimum watering levels and minimizing disruption of services.
  • Transports a variety of items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Pay based on experience. Year round employment!

Experience:
1-3 years in the irrigation

Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid Time-Off
401k with generous company match

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Work Location: In person




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