Irrigation Horticulture Technician

BOTANICAL DESIGNS LLC • Seattle, WA

1d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs, Good Earth and Articulture are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday décor installations. Our mission is to transform commercial spaces into visually stunning environments that reflect beauty, festivity, and functionality. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering high-quality design and installation services to our clients. Summary Description: The primary responsibility of the Irrigation Technician is to install, maintain and repair irrigation systems. In order to ensure the highest level of services are provided, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed including, but not limited to working outside of regular business hours during the weekends and holidays at times.

Requirements

• Ensure knowledge of the appropriate safety and environmental revisions.
• Handle equipment and tools with care, being concerned with safety and security.
• Set a positive example by displaying a pleasant and approachable demeanor and remaining friendly and courteous at all times.
• Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals.
• Proactive team player, strong follow through, quick decision making abilities and able to problem-solve in a fast pace environment.
• Professional mannerisms, appearance and actions (self-confident and committed to high ethics).
• Demonstrated problem solving and reasoning skills.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrate active listening skills by thoroughly carrying out instructions from manager and clarifying instructions when necessary.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage change effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, supervisors and co-workers.
• Minimum of one (1) year irrigation service and installation experience serving multiple customer locations.
• A combination of experience and education will be evaluated for equivalency.
• Proven ability to program, monitor and manipulate smart-controllers and electronic remote devices.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Exceed client’s expectations by providing professional, courteous and efficient service at all times.
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach to service while communicating with team members.
• Is flexible and understands the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
• Project a “good company image” at all times.
• Ensure a professional appearance, good hygiene and a clean uniform
• Use proper verbiage
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively by:
• Wearing operational cell phone each working day
• Engage with Irrigation Manager about scheduled service and emergency calls
• Report accidents, illnesses, or any other incidents to the Irrigation Manager
• Report necessary equipment, materials, or repairs to Irrigation Manager
• Able to read, write and speak fluently in English
• Understand and uphold Exterior Department Quality Standards.
• Install new or renovated irrigation systems.
• Assist manager with tracking forms and schedule board for service repair and ongoing repairs.
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems to determine repair needs and communicate needs to Irrigation Manager for resolution.
• Pull and fit piping for irrigation systems as needed and set sprinkler heads and valve boxes.
• Perform irrigation activations, repairs, and winterizations.
• Test irrigation systems for proper functioning.
• Report issues immediately by contacting Irrigation Manager and completing Service Repair Request Forms.
• Ensure work sites are restored to original condition, or better if necessary-- without holes, exposed pipes or gravel, footprints in beds, exposed roots, or soil/debris on surrounding hardscape upon completion of work.
• Work vehicle maintenance:
• Maintain clean vehicle at all times, ensuring interior and exterior cleanliness.
• Remove personal items from vehicles daily (lunchboxes, cell phones, garbage, etc.).
• Adhere to Company maintenance inspection policy.
• Report any and all accidents (regardless of nature and severity) immediately.
• Assist manager with gathering and updating data for each account regarding waters sources, point of connection and mainline location, services performed, and parts installed.
• Keep an accurate daily log of hours spent on each job site as well as materials and parts used on each job.
• Ensure working hours, including overtime, have been recorded accurately and truthfully for each time period worked.
• Participate in company LEAN activities and maintain areas as assigned.
• Monitor Salesforce, emails, and phone messages throughout workday and respond in a timely manner.
• Update and utilize Salesforce in daily work, keeping accurate and up-to-date records on all accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical with contribution coverages on our health program as defined by plan
• Dental as defined by plan
• Vision as defined by plan
• 401K as defined by plan
• Paid Holidays as defined by company policy
• Personal Time Off (PTO) based on the accrual allotment as defined by the company policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed