Irrigation Worker

The Landscape Technician is responsible for a variety of job tasks (including physical labor) to assist with the completion of Irrigation Installs & Maintenance projects. Job responsibilities also include utilizing various hand tools, power tools, and equipment to carry out specified job duties.

**Core Capabilities**:

- Customer and quality focus
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Teamwork
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Responsibility and dependability

**Job Duties**:

- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to assist with Irrigation installations & maintenance projects.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, and other necessary equipment to complete job tasks.
- Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and manual lifting.
- Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain irrigation environments, shop and equipment.
- Conduct daily safety inspections of tools and equipment.
- Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs
- Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Comply with all company policies and regulations.
- Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
- Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 1 year of experience in the landscape or irrigation fields.
- Ability to survey and assess designated sites.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Physically fit with strong stamina
- Basic measurement and calculation skills
- Ability to follow safe working procedures.
- Excellent observation skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.

**Work Conditions**:

- Job requires the ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Requires good manual dexterity.
- Excellent stamina is required.
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.
- Flexible working hours and occasional weekend work.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterloo, ON N2V 1V9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person