Irrigation Technician Jobs

Maintenance Supervisor

At Alpine Landscape Service, we believe in our three core values of integrity, creativity, and reliability demonstrated by our commitment to keep every customer a top priority, deliver quality workmanship, and communicate the details throughout the entire process.

As Grand County’s premier landscape company, we are passionate about installing and maintaining irrigation systems in our amazing landscapes. We strive to educate our customers on the importance of water conservation, by utilizing proper irrigation techniques and systems, through our highly skilled and trained staff.

Maintenance Supervisor Responsibilities:

Manage Service Contracts

• Understand and define the scope of work for each maintenance contract
• Know what services that are to be provided for each client
• Ensure “Best Practices” or techniques are being used
• Manage labor hours as per maintenance contract, minimizing labor hour overages but ensuring quality service
• Determine the resources (Labor, materials, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project. on a daily and weekly basis
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day-to-day work activities
• Orient crew and assign duties for each site upon every visit
• Prepare for weekly meetings with Operations manager reviewing client job files and the work that needs to be completed including schedule setting daily and weekly goals.
• Garden Bed Maintenance: Apply proper pruning techniques for trees and shrubs, including weeding and deadheading
•  Lawn Care: weekly mowing and trimming of lawn, aerating and power raking
• Fertilize Lawn and flower beds and water lawn and garden when necessary.
• Identify pest and diseases in a landscape or inform Operations Manager on any issues
• Installation of trees Shrubs, seasonal plantings, soil, mulch
• Clean up, all debris and dispose of and blow or sweep hard surfaces
• Spray or dust areas to control insects and weeds - To be approved by Operations Manager
• Irrigation; be able to assess problems and repair irrigation systems

Employee Supervision

•  Ensure all crew members hours for each task are actively being tracked using the LMN app
• Continuously train and help improve employee performance in all areas of landscape maintenance including safety procedures, safe operation of equipment and installation procedures using Best Practices.
• Inform management of any discrepancies regarding employee capabilities
• Assist with the on-boarding process of new employees
• Comply with all company policies and follow company systems to achieve success
• Maintain a positive company culture and daily crew morale

Trucks Trailers and Equipment

• Trucks, trailers, and equipment are clean and organized and stocked with required supplies (fuel, trimmer line etc.)
•  Trucks are washed and inside wiped clean once per month and truck boxes are empty and the inside is free of garbage daily
•  Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning, daily
•  Perform preventative daily maintenance procedures on tools and equipment and fill out any necessary maintenance forms
•  Sharpen mower blades weekly and other cutting tools when necessary
•  Clean out debris/grass from lawn cutting equipment
•  Clean air filters weekly
•  Report any damage and equipment failures and or take in to be repaired

Customer Service

•  Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
• Report to Operations Manager Immediately any client issues or concerns, either resolved or unresolved.

Maintenance Supervisor Applicant Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean MVR.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Horticultural/landscape certification or equivalent
• High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires good manual dexterity.
• Excellent stamina is required.
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work.