Donald Mcgraw
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
High-performing Irrigation Technician with over 25 years of experience working outside in all temperatures and weather conditions. Business-minded individual with extensive knowledge of different irrigation systems. A persuasive Irrigation Technician promoting repair and problem solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Irrigation Foreman
Associated Sprinkler And Landscape
04.1995 - 05.2005
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 14 employees.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
Installation/Repair
Self Employed
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Maintained irrigation systems, recirculators and water features in excellent condition through continuous upkeep.
- Demonstrated irrigation system features to customers and thoroughly explained functionalities and uses.
- Operated complex irrigation systems with computer controls and extensive distribution lines.
- Supervised installation work of other technicians to make sure systems were fully operational.
- Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
- Established lucrative customer relationships by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Completed pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment and performed preventive maintenance as needed.
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential and commercial.
Irrigation Technician
Agave Environment Contracting
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Maintained irrigation systems, recirculators and water features in excellent condition through continuous upkeep.
- Demonstrated irrigation system features to customers and thoroughly explained functionalities and uses.
- Operated complex irrigation systems with computer controls and extensive distribution lines.
- Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
- Established lucrative customer relationships by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential and commercial.
- Inspected sprinkler heads across grounds and identified maintenance needs.
- Adjusted sprinkler head direction and angle based on identified wet and dry areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ06.1987
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Client Plan Reviews
- Equipment Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- Sprinkler System Installations
- Building Materials
- Equipment Knowledge
- Customer Satisfaction
- System Information
- Testing Devices
- Preventive Maintenance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safe Work Practices
- Land Leveling
- Residential and Commercial Projects
- System Maintenance
- Maintenance and Repair
- Irrigation and Aeration
U.S. Veteran
Served 2 years in the U.S. Army until accident required me to get discharged. Discharge was full /medical /honorable.
Additional Information
specialize in Installs and repair, Back flow/ASV and al types of soldering
Can design customized lighting and water features
Timeline
Irrigation Technician
Agave Environment Contracting
09.2021 - 04.2023
Installation/Repair
Self Employed
04.2017 - 09.2021
Irrigation Foreman
Associated Sprinkler And Landscape
04.1995 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
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