Pacific Sports Turf Irrigation is looking for a well-qualified irrigation enthusiast to join our team. The ideal candidate will have the right combination of education and/or practical experience with turf grass knowledge and horticulture principles.
Pacific Sports Turf Inc assists in repairs and specialty maintenance on sports fields, golf courses, and a variety of other premium landscapes. Our Irrigation System Managers are responsible for the programing of systems for conscientious application of water on the landscapes of sites. We also perform technical support for control systems including troubleshooting, repair, installations, and upgrades.
Candidates would be expected to obtain an Oregon State Drivers License and with our assistance obtain certifications from the Irrigation Association such as CLIA, CLID, or CIT.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
Pacific Sports Turf Inc. excels in managing sports fields and golf sites throughout the Northwest. Our team of turf professionals cultivate and maintain high performance natural turf fields using proven cultural practices. We master the science and art of irrigating, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, top-dressing, soil testing (for structure and fertility), and general maintenance of athletic surfaces. We do most anything critical to sports turf management on natural and synthetic surfaces – except mow.
We are a locally owned company that puts the well-being of its employees 1st. We provide an excellent benefits package including a 401k plan, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and holidays. We are an equal opportunity company that wants anyone with a great attitude and ambition to work with us regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexuality. Because of necessity to drive company trucks we adhere to federal DOT regulations (including drug testing) and working on school sites requires us to be free of a criminal record.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A positive attitude and ability to learn different skills in a short amount of time.
- Ability to operate or confidence to learn how to operate irrigation control systems, efficiently, and confidently.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues and technical issues.
- Flexible and cooperative to meet daily work requirements. Ability to work independently and with teams
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Dedication to providing excellent customer service; to include customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate in English, both written and verbally
- 2 year degree in turfgrass or horticulture or experience in irrigation management.
- Valid Driver License with a clean record
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
Position Summary: Optimize Irrigation Applications, Document Water-Use Efficiencies, and trouble shoot irrigation problems. Full Time.
Compensation:
- Starting $25.00-$ 28.00+ per hour (DOE)
- Benefits Package (Health and Dental insurance, short-term long-term disability, Life Insurance, Vision, unmatched-401K, 40 hours PTO time, 2 paid Holidays, up to 80 hours vacation), * assistance in obtaining required certifications
*Special offer includes up to a $3,000.00 relocation expense! For Ideal Candidates*
* Applicant must commit to a 2 (two) year work period
REQUIREMENTS/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following. Management retains the right to add or change the responsibilities of the position at any time.
- Manage your time efficiently without constant supervision.
- Maintain open communication with client.
- Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with Irrigation Manager, peers and subordinates to ensure optimum flow of information.
- Skilled in all aspects of irrigation; Program controllers on site, trouble shooting, watering principles, head adjustment, valve replacement, pipe repair, low voltage wiring, digging, and field observation.
- Can use, program and schedule irrigation systems using a central control and internet-based computer system
- Transport equipment and tools to job sites as necessary.
- Assure proper use, care and inventory of company equipment, parts and tools assigned by performing pre-operation checks, routine maintenance and minor in-the-field repairs of equipment as necessary.
- Process necessary paperwork timely, neatly and accurately to ensure costing and appropriate billing.
- Show some initial aptitude for training crew members, evaluating performance on a consistent basis and reporting to field managers.
- Discuss project(s) progress/status with Sales, Management, and Irrigation Manager on regular basis.
- Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
- Two years experience in larger scale irrigation repair and management or degree in the landscape/turf sector.
- Ability to read and understand plans.
- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
- Valid O.D.L. With insurable driving record.
- Able to work various hours and various locations including out of town trips as necessary.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check to work on school sites.
KEY ATTRIBUTES/TRAITS INCLUDE:
- Adaptable
- Self-driven
- Confident
- Willing to learn and follow procedures
- Able to accept and process directions well
- Motivated
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Outdoor environment with periodic inclement weather conditions
PST is an equal opportunity employer.
