Irrigation Tech/Landscaper
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting with care and maintenance of the plants, shrubs and trees on Moody Gardens grounds. Responsible for the installation, 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. POSITION AUTHORITY:The incumbent is authorized to take a reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below. POSITION GUIDELINES:Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and all supervisory directives. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgement and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job duties.
Requirements
- Must be reliable and responsible
- Must be a team player with a willingness to work and a commitment to quality
- Must be independent, reliable and able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to retain large amounts of information
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions including high heat and humidity
- Ability to stand, walk for long periods and lift heavy objects
- Knowledge of soil, vegetation and climate
Nice To Haves
- Prior knowledge of landscape plants their care is preferred
- Knowledge of plant pests and diseases and their care is preferred
- Knowledge of irrigation and electrical times systems
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of plumbing preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Grounds Manager with the care and maintenance of all plants, shrubs, flowers and trees on Moody Gardens grounds. These duties include, but are not limited to, planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, trimming, and pruning.
- Daily observation of litter in parking lots and other public areas and their removal.
- Mapping out areas for irrigation installation
- Digging trenches and installing pipes and valves
- installing pumps and electrical timers
- Conducting routine maintenance checks
- troubleshooting and replacing faulty parts
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
