Irrigation Technician Lead

Location: Airway Heights Washington Fairchild Airforce Base

Type: NonExempt

Work Schedule: Fulltime Day shift

Compensation: $25.45 $25.45/hour

Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible parttime and fulltime employees.

FullTime benefits of an Irrigation Technician Lead at Skookum include:

• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & ShortTerm Disability Insurance

• $4.93/hour Health and Welfare benefit (cash payout offered with qualifying health insurance)

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays and paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development certifications and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for fulltime employees

Skookum is a national nonprofit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our missionfocused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Skookum is seeking a hardworking and motivated Irrigation Technician Lead with a cando/helpful attitude. The Irrigation Technician Lead performs irrigation and control services for facilities structures and grounds throughout Fairchild Airforce Base.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Must be proficient in irrigation system maintenance and minor installations

• Responsible for irrigation start up and shut down

• Irrigation troubleshooting and repair of irrigation systems

• Knowledge of Irrigation backflow system checks

• Landscaping and turf management knowledge

• Knowledge of irrigation controllers timers sensors

• Operates various types of machinery

• Serve as back up to grounds

• Perform work alongside irrigation tech to meet the needs of the contract

• Be fully vested in coaching and training of those with disabilities

• Develop and maintain positive and effective professional business relationships with management Quality Assurance Inspector subcontractors coworkers military and civilian customers and visitors

• Ability to multitask prioritize and be well organized insuring that all work and projects are completed professionally and timely

• Practice fiscal responsibility and preparedness through adherence to budget purchasing stocking and use of resources

• May also be required to work over eight hours in a shift or weekends for operational needs at the discretion of Management

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required

• 35 years of preferred experience with irrigation systems

• Be proficient (moderate to advanced skill level) in Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel

• Be able to effectively communicate (verbal and written)

• Combination of experience and education will be considered

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a casebycase basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookums insurance.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and EVerify will be conducted for this position.

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Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our missionfocused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled Tessera participates in EVerify