Job Title: Irrigation Technician

This position is responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining irrigation equipment including sprinklers, pumps, water lines, and suction valves. Irrigation technicians may also be required to operate heavy machinery for trenching and install wiring systems for water timers.

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With James River Grounds Management, you will find a positive and exciting work environment. Guided by our leadership and aligned with our dedication to giving back in the communities we serve, we strive to impact those around us in a positive way. This approach forms the foundation for how we run our business, service our clients, and treat one another. We also value diversity, acknowledging that embracing each other’s differences is critical to our success.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance
• 401K savings plan
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Company vehicles for qualified management positions
• Bonus/incentive programs for qualified positions
• Uniforms for field personnel
• Employee appreciation events
• Management training and skills training
• The opportunity to make a difference in every position

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Designs, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs many types and models of irrigation controllers, including electrical.
• Assists field personnel with diagnosing and troubleshooting irrigation related problems.
• Uses a proactive approach to irrigation system management.
• Performs site assessments, inspects equipment, inventory supplies and maintains adequate on-hand supplies.
• Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots numerous sizes and types of control valves.
• Repairs irrigation mainlines from 1” to 12” in size, using components and techniques established by the industry.
• Repairs backflow prevention devices
• Train personnel as needed.
• Conform to OSHA regulations.
• Maintains detailed records of maintenance activities and completed work orders.
• Communicate any and all issues with supervisors within the organization.
• Prepares necessary documents and reports.
• Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practices to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Attends meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• Must be able to operate or use trenching and boring equipment and shovel to prepare trenches.
• Possesses knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials, and practices used in the irrigation trade.
• Must have knowledge of PVC installation and techniques.
• Able to provide detailed irrigation site assessments.
• Able to perform basic math calculations.
• Able to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Work in a safe, skillful, and timely manner.
• Understand and use proper safety procedures.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and clients.

Education & Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Crawling, climbing poles, climbing stairs, gripping
• OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, body twisting seeing distant, balancing, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Kneeling, squatting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant, climbing on/off the truck, reading, depth perception, balancing, lifting, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Walking, standing, stooping, seeing, range of motion, hearing – speech range, reaching, color vision, lifting, carrying, lifting up to 10lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Works around excessive noise from machines, requiring hearing protection.
• May be exposed to nature, i.e. irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
• May be exposed to fumes/odors, dust/mites, chemical, and/or waste hazards.
• May be exposed to dogs and other animals.
• Work may be performed at varying heights above the ground.

About Us:

James River Grounds Management thrives on the combination of relationship-based sales, strong customer service focus, quality-driven products, and employee accountability. Our portfolio of work covers all types of commercial property sites, including Class A office space, industrial, retail, and health care parks, and large residential communities.

Our core values drive everything we do at James River Grounds Management—and are demonstrated by how we hire, how we interact with our staff, and how we interface with our clients. They include: Quality, Stability, Honesty, Quality, Family, Fairness, Ambition, and Fun.

We feature multiple branch offices for quickest response and a highly competent staff that is empowered to make frontline decisions for best customer results. Moreover, we are fully focused on continuous employee development and boast a robust safety training program that has been recognized nationally.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.  Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.