Irrigation System Manager
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Job Description
We are looking for a well-qualified irrigation enthusiast to join our team. The ideal candidate will have the right combination of education and/or practical experience with turf grass knowledge and horticulture principles.
Our Company assists in repairs and specialty maintenance on sports fields, golf courses, and a variety of other premium landscapes. Our Irrigation System Managers are responsible for the programming of systems for conscientious application of water on the landscapes of sites. We also perform technical support for control systems including troubleshooting, repair, installations, and upgrades.
We excel in managing sports fields and golf sites throughout the Northwest. Our team of turf experts cultivate and maintain high performance natural turf fields using proven cultural practices. We master the science and art of irrigating, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, top-dressing, soil testing (for structure and fertility), and general maintenance of athletic surfaces. We do most anything critical to sports turf management on natural and synthetic surfaces - except mow.
We are a small, locally owned family that puts the well-being of its employees 1st. We provide an excellent benefits package including a 401k plan, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and holidays. We are an equal opportunity company that wants anyone with a great attitude and ambition to work with us regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexuality. Because of necessity to drive company trucks we adhere to federal DOT regulations (including drug testing) and working on school sites requires us to be free of a criminal record.
Compensation: Starting $ 24.00+ per hour (DOE),
Benefits Package (Health and Dental
insurance, short-term long-term disability, Life Insurance, Vision, unmatched-401K,
40 hours PTO time,
2 paid Holidays,
up to 80 hours vacation),
* assistance in obtaining required certifications
Qualifications
-A positive attitude and ability to learn different skills in a short amount of time.
-Ability to operate or confidence to learn how to operate irrigation control systems, efficiently, and confidently.
-Ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues and technical issues.
-Flexible and cooperative to meet daily work requirements. Ability to work independently and with teams
-Ability to prioritize and multitask
-Strong organizational and time management skills
-Dedication to providing excellent customer service; to include customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
-Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate in English, both written and verbally
-2 year degree in turfgrass or horticulture or experience in irrigation management.
-Valid Driver License with a clean record
-Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
-Candidates would be expected to obtain an Oregon State drivers license and with our assistance obtain certifications from the Irrigation Association such as CLIA, CLID, or CIT.