Irrigation Specialist - Year Around Work

Full job description

D&D Elite Construction is headquartered in Sparks Nevada and established in 2005 on a foundation of grit, attention to detail and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including: Building and Remodeling (Residential & Commercial), Roofing, Painting, Concrete work, Landscape and Property Maintenance. We also have long-lasting relationships with all of our trusted sub-contractors when we need to bring in expertise from the other trades. D&D Elite Construction's unique full-service structure for most major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Whether it's the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, D&D Elite Construction is the one contractor that serves a large part of the spectrum of the construction industry - and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community. For more information, please visit dnd-elite.com.

**Job Overview: **

We are seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in commercial landscaping irrigation. This person ought to be comfortable replacing zone valves, repairing main line breaks, replacing heads, identifying water sources, installing and programing timers, and problem solving as needed.

**Duties: **

- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with irrigation systems.

- Operate power tools and hand tools to complete tasks efficiently.

- Collaborate with landscaping teams to coordinate irrigation projects.

- Dig trenches, lay pipes, and adjust water flow as needed.

- Perform landscape maintenance tasks related to irrigation systems.

**Skills: **

- Proficiency in landscape irrigation techniques.

- Knowledge of power tools and hand tools used in irrigation work.

- Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting system issues.

- Ability to dig trenches and perform physically demanding tasks.

- Strong communication skills for collaborating with team members.

- 40 + hours per week

Summary

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, fence installation and repair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edger's.
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Gather and remove litter.
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features.
• Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
• Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
• Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
• Advise customers on plant selection or care.
• Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens.
• Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
• Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters.

If applying for a lead position, all of the above + the ability to plan schedule and perform landscape maintenance and installs. Driver's license required.

QUALIFICATIONS -The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience: 1+ years landscape experience preferred. Driver's license preferred. Experience using motorized machines and tools used in landscaping. Ability to work quickly and efficiently. Requires a great deal of discipline and stamina as well as the ability to work well on a team. Good attention to detail and constant alertness are necessary for safety reasons and to avoid careless mistakes. Work is physical and requires constant exposure to the elements, including extreme heat. Requires exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, confining workspace, electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, and mechanical hazards

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. This position may be very active and may require standing and walking for the duration of a shift, sitting and driving, lifting, pushing, digging, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, using hands to fingers, touching and holding, and reaching with hands and arms; regularly required to speak and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

D&D Elite Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by appliable law.