Irrigation Service Technician

Irrigation Service Technician

The Irrigation Service Technician is a hands-on position responsible for repairing and maintaining irrigation systems for commercial and residential landscape customers. This role combines technical troubleshooting with planning, administrative, and regulatory functions to ensure systems perform properly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Repair & Installation

• Repair irrigation systems to ensure proper performance and perform new installations as needed.
• Diagnose and repair irrigation controllers; utilize electrical diagnostic equipment including valve locators, multi-meters, and fault finders.
• Safely operate construction equipment such as trenchers, tamps, excavators, skid loaders, and boring equipment.
• Use hand tools (shovels, picks, rakes, saws) and pressure washers; load and unload heavy equipment and tools.

Operations & Logistics

• Schedule and monitor daily workloads; plan, coordinate, and collect necessary equipment and materials each day.
• Maintain truck and trailer standardization, cleanliness, and inventory for irrigation vehicles.
• Handle bagged and bulk materials safely.
• Assist in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed; participate in snow removal during winter months.

Administration & Communication

• Submit daily timesheets and accurately record materials used for billing purposes.
• Communicate daily with the Production Manager regarding progress and planning; use technology effectively for team communication.
• Maintain professional on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal customers.
• Manage job quality, hours, and perform daily start-up and shut-down procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with irrigation tools, pipe cutting, and electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Safe driving of company-owned vehicles (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members.

Core Attributes & Crew Enforcement

• Must demonstrate a solid work ethic, punctuality, and dependability.
• Must maintain a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strict adherence to the Uniform Policy and Company Safety Policy.
• Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.