Irrigation Tech (Certified)

Description

Join our Team! Leland Management is seeking a Certified Irrigation Tech for one of our communities in the Mt. Dora, FL area. Join our team to learn why the Orlando Business Journal has named us one of Central Florida’s Best Places to Work for 17 consecutive years, including winning first place in our category for 2021! The position is full-time with competitive pay and excellent benefits.

The Irrigation Technician performs routine maintenance and repairs on the Association’s Hunter 2 wire irrigation system at Lakes of Mount Dora. The technician also assists staff and residents as directed by the Lead Irrigation Technician and Community Association Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Monitors and tests the irrigation system and observes pipe and valve replacements
• •Assists with irrigation system operations and repairs during technician absences or periods of heavy seasonal workload
• •Works independently and takes initiative
• •Monitors lake water levels and retention pond operations monthly
• •Reports to and follows direction from the Lead Irrigation Technician
• •Performs other general maintenance tasks as directed by the Community Association Manager (CAM)
• •Provides general maintenance support as needed
• •Responds to after-hours emergency calls as directed by the CAM, a Board member, or Leland Management

Core Objectives:

• •Promptly completes minor repairs identified through observation or work orders
• •Performs routine preventive maintenance according to established checklists and reports completion status
• •Maintenance of Hunter ACC 2 controllers
• •Maintenance of Hoover Pump Stations
• •Completes written work orders accurately

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• •Strong verbal communication skills
• •Self-motivated and dependable
• •Proactively identifies maintenance, repair, and cleaning needs
• •Working knowledge of trenchers, multimeters, ditchers, and pipe sizing
• •Works effectively with supervisors, coworkers, suppliers, and customers
• •Knowledge of and experience with minor mechanical repairs, including the safe use of hand-operated power tools
• •Valid Florida driver’s license
• •Reliable transportation
• •Ability to pass a standard drug screening
• •Ability to complete written work orders, maintenance reports, and logs accurately

Education and Experience:

• •High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate'
• •At least two years of irrigation experience

Physical Requirements: ·

• •Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• •Ability to use ladders, reach overhead, and work outdoors