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Irrigation Technician
Full Time
Remote
Mid Level
Job description
Where passion meets opportunity
The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!
Your Purpose
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all irrigation and drainage systems on the island and grounds. This role is based on MSC's island reserve, Ocean Cay. Staff accommodation provided.
Your Impact
Eligible to live and work in a remote location, in the Bahamas
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!
Your Purpose
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all irrigation and drainage systems on the island and grounds. This role is based on MSC's island reserve, Ocean Cay. Staff accommodation provided.
Your Impact
- Watering lawns, palms and flower beds and other areas as needed or scheduled.
- Monitors daily water usage and informs Maintenance Engineer of any needed adjustments to the irrigation water usage and computer settings.
- Operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
- Designs, implements and maintains mechanical and electrical components of island irrigation system.
- Repairs equipment associated with irrigation (i.e., irrigation pipes and irrigation heads valves etc.).
- Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with irrigation.
- Maintains complete records on all equipment maintenance associated with irrigation.
- Controls expenses associated with irrigation equipment and activities.
- Maintains inventory and ordering of parts needed for irrigation equipment.
- Performs all record-keeping relative to irrigation system including weather and rainfall data; assists in recording fertilizer and pesticide applications.
- Performs daily tank and pump water usage reports.
- Helps apply or water-in pesticides and fertilizers under the supervision of the Pesticides Application Specialist through fumigation.
- Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
- May occasionally supervise crews for special projects.
- Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
- Fluent English, verbal and written. Knowledge of any other core language is an advantage.
- High School diploma and GED required.
- Some experience working for a landscaping service or golf course grounds crew, specifically working with the irrigation system.
- Proven ability to work within a harmonious and diverse culture team environment.
- Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
- Knowledge of Rainbird system preferred.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of turf grass management and general horticulture.
- Knowledge of pump station maintenance, operation, and repair.
- Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance work.
- Ability to operate irrigation pumps, sprayers and drip irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
Eligible to live and work in a remote location, in the Bahamas
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
Required skills
english
mechanical components
preventive maintenance
electricity
inventory management
supervision
horticulture
record-keeping
high school diploma
electrical components
team environment
pumps
dump trucks
hydraulics
emergency situations
maintenance engineer
grounds maintenance
controllers
sprayers
valves
pumping systems
ged
irrigation
fumigation
light equipment
drainage systems
parts ordering
weather data
bahamas
automatic valves
debris removal
water usage
irrigation heads
irrigation pipes
rainfall data
fertilizer application
pesticide application
pump water usage
landscaping service
golf course grounds crew
rainbird system
turf grass management
pump station maintenance
drip irrigation systems
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Company information
- Company
- MSC Cruises
- Location
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Rum Cay,
United States - Posted
- 5 days ago
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