This position will be at our Cypress Lakes property. An Irrigation Service Technician designs, installs and services equipment that waters vegetation. Some specialize in a particular field, such as residential systems for greener lawns. Others install commercial systems for landscaping outside of businesses.
Duties & Responsibilities
- In-depth understanding of water management science, soil science, irrigation technology and the parts and components of irrigation systems, including pumps, valves, controllers, piping, wiring and hydraulics
- Testing soil and vegetation samples to identify a site’s irrigation needs
- Designing piping and water delivery layouts that comprise irrigation systems
- Preparing sites for irrigation system installation, such as digging trenches
- Cutting, positioning and joining pipes and assembling other irrigation system components, such as pumps and backflow preventers
- Testing and adjusting sprinkler systems to ensure a successful installation
- Troubleshooting and repairing sprinkler system issues
- Educating customers on how to operate sprinkler systems
- Staying up to date on the latest innovations in irrigation system technology
- Ability to safely and correctly use soldering and brazing tools, moisture sensors, soil tension testers, water flow meters, pipe cutters, leak detectors, hacksaws, mattocks and trencher machines
- Analytical and spatial reasoning skills to interpret site test results and use them to inform irrigation system designs
- Verbal communication skills to provide instructions to laborers assisting with the installation process and to facilitate conversations with customers
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot systems and make necessary repairs
- Computer skills to use computer-aided drafting (CAD), work order management (WOM), customer relationship management, project management, email and other software programs
- Ability to remain upright for long periods, work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and move heavy equipment from one place to another
- Recordkeeping skills to log services performed
Compensation:
$18.50
Required Skills & Abilities
- Experience in pest control; holds a valid pesticide application license
- Begin as Assistant Sprinkler System Installers under supervision.
- Gain several years of experience for independent installation of simple residential and commercial systems.
- Require more experience for complex sports playing fields and agricultural systems.
Living Our Core Values
Our Core Values are a way of life, not just empty promises. We’re searching for Team Members who:
- Love what they do to make our guests’ dreams come true and shows it through delivering service excellence authentically.
- Continually raise the bar by investing in their own personal development and looking for innovative ways to exceed our guests’ expectations.
- Make every moment count, so our Team Members look forward to coming to work every day and our guests look forward to creating new memories on their return visits.
- Consistently do the right thing for our Team Members and guests by keeping promises and delivering on commitments, building trust along the way.
- Demonstrate kindness by following the ‘Golden Rule’, ensuring that Team Members and guests have a voice and feel valued.
About Cove Communities
Cove Communities is a well-capitalized, progressive real estate company that acquires manufactured housing communities and RV resorts in Canada and the US. The founders of the company have a track record of building and managing dynamic, fast-growing companies with exciting upward mobility and remuneration for those Team Members that propel results.