Irrigation Specialist

Our client is looking for a Irrigation Specialist to join their team.

**Responsibilites**:

- Irrigation specialist are responsible for the sales, programming, operating and maintenance or irrigation systems to help producers, produce a more beautiful crop.
- Provide system recommendations to fit the needs of the customer: golf course, farmer’s field, landscaping etc.
- Coordinate watering schedules with Farm Manager and Agronomist
- Troubleshoot any problems that may arise with system
- Order and install parts
- Prepare ground for installation of irrigation lines
- Understand plants being watered to best determine water rates
- Design and read blue prints in order to lay out or locate irrigation valves and wiring
- Install pipes, wiring and valves
- Understand and implement computerized irrigation systems including remote monitoring/control systems
- Provide general oversight of labor crew
- Must have welding experience/certification

**Key Skills**:

- Technical skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork skills

**Qualifications**:

- high school diploma or equivalent
- two-year associate degree in irrigation technology or agricultural science

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- Agriculture: 2 years (required)