Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

HEROES Lawn Care| Southeast Charlotte, NC

Starting Compensation: $42,000 (can increase based on experience) Commission/Bonus Opportunities

Job Description:

As an Irrigation Technician for HEROES Lawn Care, you will meet with customers to perform maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. Make recommendations to customers on additional products and services that may be needed as your complete a 35-point inspection of the property. You will identify potential problems and discuss solutions and services with the customer. Follows through with customers until all issues are resolved. Works with the Owner/General Manager to optimize production efficiency and ensure the highest level of customer service. Works with the office staff to be effective in scheduling and routes.

Responsibilities of an Irrigation Technician:

• Provides reliable, high quality customer support.
• Performs customer instruction on system operation and functionality.
• Performs system testing and signal verification via troubleshooting if they are set up with a smart/Wi-Fi controller.
• Organizes and utilizes technical resources, information, material, and support to ensure efficient execution of assigned tasks.
• Monitors and ensures the progress and completion of assigned tasks.
• Completes and submits all required task-related activities, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Respond to customer’s requests and complaints, making appropriate recommendations, and advise customer on how to improve their irrigation system.
• Demonstrate expertise in maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and related components including irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, control panels, valves, pumps, etc.
• Perform seasonal maintenance of irrigation systems for turn on and blow outs.
• Cross trained in other departments for back up support.

Required Qualifications of Irrigation Technicians:

• GED or high school diploma
• 1-3 years irrigation experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Preferred Qualifications of an Irrigation Technician:

• Irrigation License
  • Willing to pay the right candidate to obtain licensure.
• Working knowledge of CRM programs
• Very detail oriented, organized, and have the ability to keep efficient notes and records.
• High energy, positive attitude, and forward thinking
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and mechanics of an irrigation system.
• Ability to operate equipment such as trenching machines and digging tools related to grounds and landscaping equipment.
• Product knowledge in the irrigation industry from Site One
• Must be able to demonstrate willingness to be flexible and adapt to change.
• Ability to follow policy and procedures
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; push; pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
  • Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work a full-time schedule.
  • Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods

This job search function is performed on behalf of HEROES an independently owned and operated company, and not Franchisor, HorsePower Brands. Franchisor, HorsePower Brands and its affiliates, including HPB Recruitment LLC, is an independent contractor of HEROES and does not have any authority to bind, commit, direct, or otherwise control HEROES. Neither HorsePower Brands and its affiliates, including HPB Recruitment LLC nor HEROES shall be deemed a joint employer of the other’s employees, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create a joint venture, partnership, fiduciary, or agency relationship between the Parties for any purpose. HEROES employees shall not be deemed “employees” or “leased” employees of HorsePower Brands for any purpose, in law or equity. Applicant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that Applicant is applying for an employment position of HEROES and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates, and that if hired, the Applicant shall be an employee of HEROES and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates. Applicant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that any claims, disputes, causes of action, of any kind, in contract or tort, at law or equity, related to the employment of the Applicant by HEROES, shall be made against HEROES, and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates.

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