Irrigation Lead (Union) - $1,000 signing bonus

NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

There are no current openings, but we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested, submit your application and we will reach out when this opportunity becomes available.

Job Type: Union Project

$1,000 signing bonus after 30 days for employment.

NATURE OF WORK:
Under limited supervision, performs irrigation at specific job sites. Demonstrates ability to work safely by using proper tools for specific task and all irrigation fieldwork is preformed base on prescribed Monarch standards of landscape irrigation.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Irrigation

• Repairs all types of pipe, installs and repairs various sprinkler systems and irrigation valves, and performs main line repairs up to and including 3" pipes.
• Reads and understands irrigation plans.
• Positions sprinklers appropriately and correctly in relation to grade, curbs, walls, and windows.
• Disassembles, trouble shoots, and repairs solenoid operated irrigation control valves. Demonstrates the ability to install a new replacement valve. Demonstrate proper flow control adjustment.
• Turns controllers on and off and manually operates a single station from the controller.
• Checks irrigation programs on the controller and can operate valve electronically by remote and programs irrigation controllers.
• Performs work and uses tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner (drills, jackhammers, trenchers, tampers)
• Consistently shows up for work on time at the assigned location. If unable to work, notifies the Supervisor immediately.
• Assists with unloading the vehicle and helps loads it for next day of work; maintains vehicle clean and organized.
• May direct/lead the work of 1-2 laborers.

Field Paperwork

• Accurately fills out and signs the time cards with hours worked at each site/project for each day worked.
• Reports any injury or illness immediately to the Supervisor and Risk Management.
• Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper and safe operation and reports problems to the Supervisor immediately.
• Reports unsafe work conditions, or practices to the Supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Duties are performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. of weight frequently through out the day.
• Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, lift, push and pull materials and equipment to complete job tasks.
• Ability to work in various positions including, but not limited to, standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extending periods.

JOB SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of landscape and maintenance techniques methods and tools.