Irrigation/Lighting Technician

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Start Date: 11/28/22  Compensation: $18/hour- $22/hour

Blondie’s Treehouse Inc. is a nationally recognized horticultural firm based in the New York City area. Specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of Interior Plantscapes, Exterior Landscapes, Floral Artistry and Holiday Décor, Blondie’s has been setting industry standards for over 35 years. As a multi-faceted, dynamic company Blondie’s is known for landscape design and construction, seasonal horticultural styling, rooftop gardens and interior specimen plantings. Always looking for new talent, Blondie’s prides itself on providing the best the industry has to offer.

We are seeking to add a key member to our team. This is a dynamic full-time position that requires a high energy, detail-oriented self-starter who works well independently as well as being a crucial component to the success of the team

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Clients/Project Locations- Commercial and Residential in CT, Westchester, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
  • Install, maintain/monitor, troubleshoot/repair irrigation, and low-voltage lighting systems. Irrigation systems to include drip and pop head sprinklers.
  • Start-up and winterize irrigation systems with hand-held compressor and tow-behind compressor
  • Program and set controllers
  • Use power tools and small equipment on installations

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Highly Professional
  • Positive attitude, dependable, punctual, motivated, good work ethic/hands on, willing to work independently, alongside with a partner or with a team and take direction from managers. Must be able to read, understand and fill out paperwork.
  • This position requires a strong communicator (by phone and email), with an enthusiastic attitude, who is a responsible and reliable person
  • 1 year Irrigation experience required
  • 1 year lighting technician experience preferred
  • Landscape industry experience required. Masonry and carpentry skills welcomed.
  • Drive a box truck, step van, van and/or utility truck. With trailer not required, but a plus.
  • Must be able to read and speak English and be able to communicate with clients, management, office to ask/answer questions.
  • Willing to work 6+ days per week during peak season

Contact Information

Blondies Treehouse
Contact Name: Emily Wagner
Email: emily@blondiestreehouse.com
Phone: 914-419-6627