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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

12

Job Duties:

• Installing irrigation systems: • Follow blueprint mapping/guidance. • Trench/excavate and lay pipe using hand shovels, pipe pullers, and mid-heavy equipment. • Run control wiring, install sprinklers, backfill trenches, set up controllers, and test the system. • Utilize standard commercial irrigation products in a proprietary configuration with computers, controllers, peripherals, and wiring. • All controllers and equipment will utilize existing electrical outlets. • Operate the following machinery as needed during installation: o Electrofusion, Butt Fusion, Sidewall Fusion, and Socket Fusion machines. o Power hand tools, power compaction tools. o Skid steers, tracked loaders, compact wheel loaders, ride-on compactors. o Mini and compact excavators, mid-size excavators. o UTVs, horizontal directional drills, hydro excavators, HDD mud mixing units. o Walk-beside and ride-on trenchers, walk-beside and ride-on plows. o Survey equipment, sod cutters, power sweepers. • Operating and maintaining equipment: • Perform basic preventative maintenance on all listed machinery to ensure optimal performance. • Operate machinery safely and efficiently, ensuring minimal impact on the surrounding landscape or turf. • Troubleshooting and repair of irrigation systems: • Identify and repair issues with irrigation pipe, sprinklers, valves, wiring, and electrical components. • Troubleshoot central irrigation control computers using mobile devices or tools to address issues (e.g., leaks, pressure problems, timing issues, or system changes). • Conduct system tests to ensure sprinklers are functioning as intended, recording all details for future reference. • General and seasonal system maintenance: • Ensure that sprinklers, valves, piping, wiring, and the central control computer are operating as designed throughout the season. • Perform system start-ups (including slow-fill pipes), system evaluations, and winterization. • Equipment installation and adjustments: • Install irrigation timers, piping, and valves. • Read diagrams and blueprints to accurately locate irrigation valves, sprinklers, and wiring. • Make critical assessments of water efficiency, adjusting to prevent over or under-watering. • Record all modifications and adjustments in project logs to document system performance and maintenance. • Purchasing of repair parts and inventory management: • Responsible for purchasing repair parts, including sprinkler heads, pipes, valves, fittings, wires, cables, and more. • Track inventory and manage purchase orders through internal processes (EVI PO). • Order materials from authorized suppliers and dealers based on project specifications. • Field repairs and documentation: • Locate, excavate (hand digging or using equipment), and repair or replace malfunctioning equipment such as irrigation pipes and sprinklers. • Document all troubleshooting and repairs for future reference, ensuring proper system functionality. • System start-ups, evaluation, and testing: • Perform thorough irrigation system tests for sprinklers and valves, recording all details. • Activate zones with the controller, ensuring all sprinklers are performing as specified and watering the intended areas. • Problem-solving and critical thinking: • Proactively diagnose and address any issues with the irrigation system, solving problems with minimal disruption to the turf or landscape. • Complete accurate daily paperwork, recordkeeping, and documentation as required by each project. • General skills required: • Strong understanding of field hydraulics, HDPE equipment, GPS systems, and pump station operations. • Strong computer skills for controlling central irrigation systems. • Valid driver's license with a clean driver’s abstract. • Ability to work independently and perform physically demanding tasks.

Job Classification:

37-3011.00 - Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

12

Special Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry weight sufficient to lift, carry, and move equipment and material necessary to complete assigned tasks. Employer will rely on worker to assess if worker meets this qualification.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

EVI International Inc.

Location:

Spokane, WA 99027

Worksite

Address:

822 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-400-25001-580950

Multiple Worksites:

Yes

Additional Wage Information:

Workers will be paid on Friday, bi-weekly, by check.

Date Posted:

3/6/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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