Welcome To Automatic Rain Ltd. - Applying For The Senior Irrigation Technician Position

Job Overview:

The Senior Irrigation Technician will take on the lead role when carrying out daily operations, overseeing junior team members when required. When operating as a standalone team the Senior Irrigation Technician will be able to carry out all irrigation service functions as outlined in the Junior and Senior Responsibilities and Duties sections.

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Install, inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair irrigation systems.
• Communicate clearly with team members to carry out daily functions.
• Document work performed, including clocking in/out times for all team members on site.
• Accurately document equipment and supplies utilized for billing.
• Answer client related questions as they arise on site.
• Set irrigation timer controls and maintenance schedules, both manual and through online apps.
• Visit sites and make recommendations for system improvements.
• Primary operator of business vehicle, including completion of maintenance log.
• Ensure business vehicle is adequately supplied with parts and equipment for daily scheduled services.
• Ensure safe work practices
• Reasonable responsibilities and duties may be assigned by the Operations Manager and/or General Manager

 

Qualifications:

• Horticultural, Landscape Management Diploma or Certificate or 2+ years minimum irrigation experience.
• Valid “G” class drivers license, with clean abstract.
• *Successful completion of Landscape Ontario’s “The ABCs of Irrigation” course.
• *Successful completion of Landscape Ontario “CIT” course.
• *Successful completion of the WSIP course.
• *Additional Landscape Ontario courses/seminars may be required as new sessions are offered throughout the year.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Ability to drive with trailer.
• Understand and follow blueprints or diagrams

* Landscape Ontario courses will be paid for by Automatic Rain and are to be completed

 

Working Conditions:

• Work duties will primarily be completed outdoors. Team members will experience regular exposure to all varying elements and temperatures.
• Seasonal position. Beginning of April to mid-December, dependant on weather conditions.
• COVID-19 safe work practices in place to protect staff and clients.

 

Compensation:

• $22.00 - $30.00 / hr
• Profit Sharing

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