Irrigation Technician

Kern Water has been proudly serving Sarina Lambton for over 30 years, specializing in the installation and service of residential, commercial, and industrial irrigation systems. We are always looking for highly motivated, quality driven and professional individuals to join our team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work independently to perform service calls to Kern Water. customers
- Perform Irrigation System Spring Start-Ups, Season Adjustments and Winterizations
- Troubleshoot and repair Irrigation System problems (replace sprinklers, fix leaks, etc.)
- Interact with customer to maintain their systems and answer any questions they may have
- Prepare timesheets, service sheets and other daily paperwork as required
- Utilize hand and power tools, as well as perform hand trenching with a shovel
- Safely navigate company vehicle and maintain clean driving record
- Plan, coordinate and maintain adequate part inventory in company vehicle
- Ensure work is performed efficiently and safely in accordance with WSIB standards
- Typical working hours would be 7:30am to 4pm, with additional hours and Saturdays during peak periods.
- The typical season begins around the beginning of April and ends near the middle of December, weather permitting. All work is outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

**Qualifications**:

- Completed High School, additional education/training preferred
- Experience as an Irrigation Service Technician (the more the better)
- Extensive knowledge of irrigation products, specialized tools, troubleshooting and repair
- Valid class “G” driver’s license, with a clean driving record (abstract available upon request)
- Self motivated, eager to learn and have a great customer first attitude
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills to enhance job performance
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Physically fit to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both oral and written
- Some plumbing or copper soldering experience is an asset

Please submit your resume and references in person at Kern Water, 1804 London Line Sarnia Ontario

**Salary**: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Irrigation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person