Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

DynaServ is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S. We proudly serve commercial clients nationally and throughout Florida and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape services. Our philosophy is simple: We Put the Field First. We invest in our teams, provide industry leading training, and create opportunities for long term career growth.

Job Summary: The Irrigation Technician performs skilled irrigation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work at assigned job sites under limited supervision. This position ensures all irrigation activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established Jensen landscape irrigation standards. The Irrigation Technician utilizes appropriate tools, equipment, and industry best practices to maintain system performance, promote water conservation, and support the overall health and appearance of landscaped properties. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, customer service, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Irrigation certification required, or ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.
• 3–5 years of irrigation maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing irrigation systems, including wiring, controllers, valves, sprinklers, and PVC piping.
• Experience safely operating power tools and equipment such as drills, jackhammers, trenchers, and tampers.
• Experience working in landscape maintenance environments and supporting field crews.
• Valid Florida Driver License required.
• Clean driving record with the ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Irrigation certification required or ability to obtain certification as required by the company.
• Strong knowledge of landscape and irrigation maintenance techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Complete understanding of irrigation wiring, wire troubleshooting, and fault locating.
• Knowledge of PVC pipe applications, including Class and Schedule-rated pipe.
• Ability to select appropriate sprinkler heads and nozzles based on site conditions and system compatibility.
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic circuitry, including minor controller repairs.
• Ability to program, operate, and manually control irrigation controllers and stations.
• Knowledge of water management principles, including water budgeting, GPM, GPH, CCF, HCF, acreage calculations, and unit conversions.
• Understanding of distribution uniformity, pipe sizing, flow rates, and water velocity.
• Knowledge of hydrozoning concepts, including sun exposure, plant requirements, slopes, and soil conditions.
• Ability to identify soil types, field capacity, and basic plant stress indicators.
• Advanced understanding of sprinkler positioning, adjustments, and system optimization.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, the public, supervisors, and crew members.
• Proficiency in all Irrigation I-level skills, equipment operation, and technical knowledge.

Essential Duties:

• Irrigation
• Consistently shows up for work on time at the assigned location. If unable to work, notifies the Supervisor immediately.
• Shows up for work fully dressed in appropriate uniform including approved footwear.
• Unloads the vehicle after work and loads it for next day of work; maintains vehicle by keeping it clean and organized.
• Reads and understands irrigation plans.
• Creates as-built drawings, site activity maps, irrigation diagnostics, and work orders.
• Repairs pipes, installs and repairs various sprinkler system components and irrigation valves, and performs main line repairs up to and including 4" pipes.
• Positions sprinklers appropriately and correctly in relation to grade, curbs, walls, and windows.
• Disassembles, trouble shoots, and repairs solenoid operated irrigation control valves.
• Demonstrates the ability to install a new replacement valve.
• Demonstrates ability to make proper flow control adjustments. Turns controllers on and off and manually operates a single station or program from the controller
• Checks irrigation programs on the controller and can operate a valve electronically by remote and programs irrigation controllers.
• Performs work and uses tools and equipment (drills, jackhammers, trenchers, tampers) in a proper and safe manner.
• Ability to complete field paperwork.
• Accurately fills out and signs the timecards with hours worked and work orders for each site/project for each day worked.
• Makes a parts list for materials needed.
• Communication
• Reports any injury or illness to the Supervisor immediately.
• Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper and safe operation and reports problems to the Supervisor immediately.
• Reports unsafe work conditions or practices to the Supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Duties are performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. of weight frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, lift, push and pull materials and equipment to complete job tasks.
• Ability to work in various positions including, but not limited to, standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extending periods.

Total Rewards:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions. DynaServ is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer. DynaServ is an On Demand Daily Pay employer