Landscape Irrigation Technician

RUSSELL LANDSCAPE NEEDS YOU! We've got an awesome opportunity in the metro Atlanta area for an experienced Irrigation Technician. If you've got experience in the business, we've got a position for someone looking for success and long-term career opportunities.

SUMMARY:

Under close supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of irrigation equipment, irrigation systems, and small pumps; and performs related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (which are not in any hierarchical order)

• Assists in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of simple and moderately complex irrigation systems.
• Reads diagrams and blueprints to layout and locate irrigation valves, timers, and wiring.
• Installs irrigation timers.
• Installs irrigation piping and valves.
• Tests completed irrigation systems for proper functioning of valves and timers.
• Locates, excavates and repairs or replaces damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Restocks truck to ensure supply of necessary parts and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of irrigation system installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems.
• Skill in reading engineering drawings or blueprints.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. The Company promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma, GED or vocational training, and three to four years related experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid driver’s license is required.

BENEFITS:

- Paid time off;

- Excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance;

- 401 - k retirement plan with employer match;

- Opportunities for promotion and advancement;

- Training opportunities;

- Faith-and-family-centered work atmosphere.

Russell Landscape is steadfastly dedicated to both our customers' and valuable team members' needs are expertly tended to. Please take a few minutes to submit and resume. Call Chris Watkins at 678-467-0235 to discuss advancing your career with a proven, time-tested, family-owned firm with a keen focus on continued growth and developing the most talented team in the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location