LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CAREER LADDER

LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION WORKER Perform basic manual labor, i.e. dig and fill in trenches with pick and shovel, move materials with wheel barrel, etc. Follow basic directives. Handle dangerous tools. LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CREW LEADER Interact with Englishspeaking clients and homeowners. Solve problems. Ability to drive with license and clean driving record. Ability to read a set of landscape plans. Knowledge of common acceptable irrigation installation practices. Accept criticism and direction. Handle conflict with customers. LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SUPERVISOR Manage 2-3 crews. Check the work of all jobs managed. Know local building codes and water ordinances. Ability to work in high pressure environment under deadline. Handle pressure and conflicts. Control emotions. Communicate calmly. Understand and fill out forms and reports. High organizational skills required. LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SUPERINTENDANT Manage supervisors. Help owners with business plan, forecasting sales, cost savings, efficiency. Make sure material and human resources are available. Plan, inspect, and audit job sites. Ability to generate irrigation schedules and program weather based irrigation controllers. LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION COMPANY OWNER Market business. Secure funds. Envision and articulate strategic vision and plan. Manage finances with CPA. Manage insurances, benefits, and liabilities. Attend trade conventions to keep up with current practices and products.

POSITION SPECIFIC TASKS INVOLVED IN POSITIONS

AVERAGE PAY RATE 1 LISTENING/SPEAKING SKILLS NEEDED READING/WRITING SKILLS NEEDED COMPLETION OF ESL LEVEL RECOMMENDED 2 PHYSICAL DEMANDS OR ABILITIES

$8-10 /hr Beginning to Low intermediate Beginning ESL 96 E Lift 50-70 lbs throughout the day. Work in adverse conditions: rain, fumes, chemicals and high noise. Day: 5:30 am 4 pm

$12-15 /hr High intermediate to Advanced High beginning ESL 103 C Lift 50-70 lbs throughout the day. Work in adverse conditions: rain, fumes, chemicals and high noise. Day: 5:30 AM- 4 pm

$15-20 /hr Advanced High intermediate ESL 106 or ESL119/ENG 110 B/A Lift 20-50 lbs occasionally. Work in adverse conditions: rain, fumes, chemicals and high noise

$40,000 60,000 /yr Near-native speaker Near-native speaker ESL 119/ENG 110 A Occasional bending, lifting and exposure to elements.

$70,000 100,000 /yr Near-native speaker Near-native speaker ESL 119/ENG 110 A Few physical demands.

SCHEDULES OR SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Day and evening on call for emergencies and board meetings

Day and evening on call for emergencies and board meetings

Usually daytime business hours; sometimes evenings for emergencies or board meetings.

LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CAREER LADDER

EDUCATION REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED None Required None Required High school or equivalent CLCA or Irrigation Association certificate(s), or Community College AA degree or certificate in landscape irrigation. Computer skills: word and excel CLCA or Irrigation Association certificate(s), or Community College AA degree or certificate in Horticulture and/or Landscape Irrigation. Computer skills: Word and Excel. Bachelors degree in Irrigation and/or Business desirable.

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Estimate for 2010 Estimate of Grossmont ESL levels to complete before starting coursework. ESL levels at Grossmont College from beg to advanced are ESL 70, 80, 96, 100, 103, 106, and ESL 119 (equiv. to English 110). Letter indicated is for California State CB 21 coding level of credit ESL: A = ESL 119, one level below transfer composition; B, C, D, E for descending levels below level A.