Lead Irrigation Service Technician - Jobs in Rocky View County, AB

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OverviewNaiad Irrigation Systems Ltd. is a locally owned and operated landscaping business specializing in underground sprinkler systems. We offer competitive wages and extended health care benefits, including dental coverage and monthly dispensations for massages or chiropractic care. No direct experience with landscaping or irrigation is needed; if you consider yourself mechanically inclined, we encourage you to apply.On-the-job training is a given, and we are proud to invest over $20,000/year in training and certifying our staff. Even our key management is comprised of employees that were hired at entry-level with no related work experience. Over the years they gained experience, became certified by the Irrigation Association and other partners, and were promoted to new roles as our company grew. Any worker with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and an honest desire to learn and improve will find room for advancement at Naiad as we continue to grow and evolve together.Speaking of which, we grow by 10% every year, even the past two years! See our reviews on Google and Glassdoor and you will start to understand what we are all about. (We boast a 4.9 on Google and a 5.0 on Glassdoor!)What we provide: · Extended Healthcare Benefits· Competitive wages and regular salary reviews. The first will come at the end of your probationary period (3 months), then once every Fall afterward. More certifications net you more pay. As a small business, we value work ethic and are happy to reward it when we see it!· On-the-job, online, and in-classroom training, all company-paid and on the clock. We are more than happy to pay for this, so our employees can become Certified Irrigation Technicians, Contractors, or Designers· Bonuses paid for 5-star google reviews from your clients, memberships sold, water conservation devices installed, and even referring us to other successful candidates. Excellent customer service and environmental consciousness are the two areas we want to incentivise the most.· Potential year-round employment: if you don’t mind cold weather or early mornings, we offer dedicated employees a steady salary throughout the winter to perform snow removal and contribute to special off-season projects.· Company vehicles for commuting, for Irrigation Service Technicians and other lead positions in the company.· We hire for attitude and train you for success, if you are willing to put in the time and effort you will succeed.· We are a multi-cultural, diverse and highly inclusive family oriented company. If you want to be part of a team where you are a name and not just a number, look no further.What else to expect: · We are busiest in the spring and fall, but we stay busy throughout the summer. Typical summer hours are 40-48 per week, Monday to Friday. In the Spring and Fall, we’ll have to work a few Saturdays as well. We are a seasonal business and try to ensure we have every long weekend off, but this is sometimes not possible. We do slow down somewhat in August, so if you do want to enjoy some time off in the summer, that’s usually the best time for it.· The work is outdoors and very physically demanding, so if you enjoy soaking up sunlight and getting fit at the same time, why not get paid for it In the summer heat, this is less about muscle and more about self-care; it’s important to stay hydrated and nourished, and pace yourself throughout a long, hot day of work.· For the right candidates, year-round work is available. We do snow removal, projects and training/certification to keep busy in the winter.We take pride in: · Our customer satisfaction rating of 4.9 stars on Google· Our employee satisfaction rating of 5.0 stars on Glassdoor· We have more certified irrigation technicians than any other company in Calgary and the surrounding area.· Being an industry leader in underground sprinklers· Doing high quality work thanks to high quality training!What we are looking for: · Two years of underground sprinkler system experience is required. We encourage anyone who is mechanically inclined or hard working to apply, so they can grow with us and get certified in our trade!· The ability to use a smart phone is a must: we use a robust CRM/Field Management software to keep us organized.· Performing irrigation/landscaping duties as directed by management.· Learning to operate a wide variety of mechanical equipment and specialised hand tools· Ability to perform physically demanding work. Fair warning, the amount of shovelling we do is astounding – but at least it’s not complicated!· Work in a team environment focused elevating the Irrigation Industry through quality service and comprehensive knowledge.· Environmental consciousness, especially with regards to water conservation and fuel economy. Our work has the potential to be very wasteful when done carelessly, and we need everyone on our team to respect the precious resources we require.· Maintain a clean and professional appearance. This means everything from wearing a clean uniform every day to having a clean service vehicle (inside and out!)· Driving company vehicles in a safe and professional manner. A reasonably clean driver’s abstract is required.· We find ourselves in direct contact with our customers. Proof of vaccination is required and for the continued employment. As things evolve, we will continue to modify as recommended/asked by others (Property Management Companies, Condo Boards, Calgary Zoo, etc.) and the province of Alberta. As of March 8, 2022, proof of vaccine is required.Wages are based on years of experience, a team-player attitude, and racking up those certifications!Please click on the one you would like to apply for:· Lead Irrigation Service TechnicianJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $25.40-$34.00 per hourBenefits:

• Company car
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rocky View County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Irrigation: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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