We are looking for an experienced and reliable Irrigation Specialist to join our landscaping team. This position will primarily focus on irrigation winterizations and blowouts, along with seasonal irrigation maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing irrigation blowouts and is comfortable working independently, operating a truck with a trailer, and working with both residential and commercial irrigation systems.
Irrigation winterization/blowout experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform irrigation winterizations and blowouts on residential and commercial properties
- Connect and operate compressors safely and properly for irrigation blowouts
- Inspect irrigation systems before and during winterization
- Identify and troubleshoot irrigation system issues
- Repair and maintain pipes, valves, sprinkler heads, drip lines, controllers, and related components
- Perform seasonal irrigation start-ups and maintenance
- Troubleshoot 2-wire irrigation systems, including wire faults and decoder issues
- Program and adjust irrigation controllers
- Work independently at multiple properties throughout the season
- Drive a company truck and safely tow a trailer and compressor
- Communicate professionally with customers and team members
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Document work completed and materials used
- Follow all safety procedures when operating tools, vehicles, and equipment
Required Qualifications
- Previous hands-on irrigation winterization/blowout experience required
- Ability to independently perform irrigation blowouts
- Experience working with irrigation systems and components
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to safely drive a truck while pulling a trailer
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple properties
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial irrigation blowout experience
- Experience with larger or more complex irrigation systems
- Experience with 2-wire irrigation systems
- Knowledge of irrigation controllers and programming
- Ability to read irrigation plans and wiring diagrams
- Experience performing irrigation start-ups and seasonal maintenance
What We're Looking For
We are especially interested in candidates who have personally performed irrigation blowouts, rather than candidates who have only assisted another technician.
Commercial experience is strongly preferred, but residential blowout experience will also be considered.
Pay & Benefits
- $19.00–$32.00 per hour based on experience
- Overtime opportunities during peak season
- Opportunities for advancement
- Training and development opportunities
- Consistent seasonal work
Work Environment
- Outdoor work
- Multiple job sites/properties
- Driving between properties
- Physical work, including lifting 50+ lbs
- Monday–Friday schedule with some Saturdays as needed
