Senior Irrigation Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Apply today and work with dedicated colleagues just like you! We are a Great Place to Work:

Join the team at David J. Frank, one of the country's leading green industry companies with a reputation built since 1959. We are currently seeking full-time senior level Irrigation Service Technicians. This role offers the opportunity for personal and professional growth, collaboration with industry experts, and the chance to work on hands-on projects. We value sustainability, creativity, and the use of new technology in our work. Work sites can be both indoors and outdoors, depending on the project. Unlike many other companies, we do seasonal snow removal and training to help keep you working through the winter. Earn your Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) credentials through us!

• Senior Irrigation Service Technicians need two years or more of irrigation production experience in the field ensuring client satisfaction with quality outcomes in accordance with our production standards.
• Preferred two or four-year degree from an accredited college in irrigation or related area.
• Required minimum one year of irrigation production experience in the field; pro-rated with advanced education.
• Possess knowledge of construction, horticulture and/or landscaping is helpful.
• Possess credentials as Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) preferred.
• Required to possess and maintain valid, regular driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Required to successfully complete a preplacement physical (to include lifting 50 pounds) and drug screen.

• Install, maintain and repair irrigation systems.
• Execute timely servicing and quality of work at all customer locations where irrigation work is done.
• Layout and install new or renovated irrigation systems.
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems to determine repair needs.
• Pull and fit pipes for irrigation systems.
• Set sprinkler heads and valve boxes.
• Test irrigation systems for proper functioning.
• Purchase parts required to repair, create, or renovate irrigation systems while maintaining accurate inventory and strict cost controls to ensure job is performed within required financial requirements.
• Gather and update historical data for each account regarding water sources, point of connection and mainline location, services performed, and parts installed.
• Activate and deactivate irrigation systems according to seasonal priorities or pre-established schedules.
• Partner with customer by suggesting watering schedules and tactics to reduce water usage and costs and propose solutions during periods of drought or water restrictions.
• Communicate with customers on a routine basis to ensure satisfaction with service and solve problems to foster a positive, long-term relationship and discuss additional opportunities.
• Ensure irrigation jobs are managed within budget to meet or exceed all required financial performance metrics.
• Adjust irrigation schedules to maximize capacity and efficiency of workflow.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist in solving work problems.
• Review and monitor equipment maintenance programs and upkeep of vehicles used to service clients in designated area.
• Manage upkeep of irrigation systems in designated area.
• Partners with and directs laborers to where needed on irrigation projects/jobs.

• Weekly pay
• Referral and retention bonuses
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)/Roth with match
• Profit Sharing
• Basic Life and voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid training
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Annual uniform allowance
• and much more!

David J. Frank is an Equal Opportunity Employer