Sr. Landscape Irrigation Technician
$58,240–$66,560 year
On-site · Durham, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Senior Irrigation Technician responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of irrigation systems and supporting client landscapes; repairs and maintains irrigation services, reads blueprints/maps, manages equipment and materials, coordinates with the Irrigation Manager, and serves existing and new commercial clients with a focus on quality, safety, and efficient service across the Triangle region. The role involves outdoor work, potential weekend duties, and delivering a high standard of workmanship on job sites in Durham and surrounding areas.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to read landscape and irrigation blue prints plans
- Demonstrated ability in irrigation system management, equipment operation and basic small engine field repair and troubleshooting
- Demonstrated ability to read maps, give and follow clear directions
- Good communication skills (oral and written) particularly for conveying technical information
- Demonstrated positive approach towards customer service and co-workers
- Must have a high level of motivation, enthusiasm, be a self-starter and perform daily under pressure
- Ability to work without direct supervision for extended periods of time
- Ability to work occasional weekends as necessary
- Irrigation Certification a plus
- Maintains familiarity with each irrigation job’s specifications and insures compliance
- Determines priorities and division of irrigation service work on a daily basis to ensure timely customer service while maximizing client route
- Ensures that all equipment and materials are available in sufficient quantity to complete the days tasks
- Manages equipment needs and sees that all equipment is properly maintained
- Communicates changes/adds with Irrigation Manager
- Visits sites to evaluate quality of turf/beds and proper irrigation system maintenance
- Anticipates and solves problems before they occur
- Responds quickly to problem areas
- Manages irrigation service packages for existing /new clients
- Informs clients of any schedule changes
- Responds to clients request in a timely fashion
- Informs Irrigation Manager of repair requests
- Monitors irrigation materials in order to maintain efficient inventory levels
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