Irrigation Lead

Job Details Job Location: Seattle Branch - Seattle, WA 98108 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $33.00 - $38.00 Hourly Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair Company Overview Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs, Good Earth and Articulture Designs are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday décor installations. Our mission is to transform commercial spaces into visually stunning environments that reflect beauty, festivity, and functionality. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering high-quality design and installation services to our clients. Summary Description The Irrigation Crew Leader is a skilled professional responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of irrigation systems, leading a team in the process. This role involves not only performing advanced irrigation work but also guiding and training other crew members, managing materials and equipment, and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of water for various purposes, such as landscaping, agriculture, or turf management. Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Team Leadership and Supervision: Guiding, training, and scheduling irrigation personnel; performing the work of an irrigation specialist while supervising a crew. System Installation and Repair: Overseeing the installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of manual and automatic irrigation systems, including pipes, fittings, valves, controllers, and related equipment. Technical Expertise: Providing advanced technical expertise in irrigation system design, operation, and troubleshooting; interpreting blueprints and construction plans. Material and Inventory Management: Estimating and requisitioning materials, supplies, and equipment; establishing inventory control procedures. Quality Control and Efficiency: Inspecting and auditing irrigation systems to ensure they meet specifications and function correctly; implementing water conservation programs. Record Keeping: Recording time, labor, and material costs; maintaining records of irrigation operations. Safety and Compliance: Ensuring the safety of team members; securing permits for water connections, and monitoring compliance with regulations. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of irrigation system design, installation, maintenance, and repair techniques; experience with various types of irrigation systems (drip, overhead, automatic). Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve irrigation issues efficiently. Leadership and Communication: Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders; ability to provide clear instructions and guidance. Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various outdoor environments, including heavy lifting, climbing, and working in adverse weather conditions. Level Requirements Typically requires a high school diploma or GED, with relevant experience in irrigation and potentially certifications in turf management or related fields. Benefits for Full Time Eligible Medical with contribution coverages on our health program as defined by plan. Dental as defined by plan. Vision as defined by plan. 401K as defined by plan. Paid Holidays as defined by company policy. Personal Time Off (PTO) based on the accrual allotment as defined by the company policy. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20-40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Varied Field Environment performing outdoor work with moderate to occasional loud noise. This is a minimal description of duties and is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer Botanical Designs LLC. and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background Check All offers of employment at Botanical Designs LLC. are contingent upon clear results from a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr