Irrigation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN Diagnose problems. Keep systems running. Keep landscapes thriving.

Are you an experienced irrigation professional who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems, and working outdoors? U.S. Lawns is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Irrigation Technician to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems for commercial landscape properties.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and field teams.

What You'll Do

Customer & Site Management

• Professionally represent the U.S. Lawns brand through appearance, communication, and conduct.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding irrigation issues, repairs, and job progress.
• Identify irrigation problems, potential liabilities, and site concerns and communicate them promptly to management and customers.
• Ensure irrigation systems are scheduled to operate within applicable water restrictions and during appropriate hours.
• Maintain a professional and clean appearance while working on customer properties.

Irrigation Systems & Technical Expertise

• Inspect, test, program, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial irrigation systems and controllers.
• Diagnose and repair broken irrigation lines, faulty heads and nozzles, valves, wiring, controllers, and other system components.
• Perform irrigation system startups and winterizations.
• Read and interpret irrigation plans, zone charts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Identify system inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform preventative maintenance to help reduce system failures and water waste.

Quality Control & Safety

• Complete irrigation work accurately and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Restore areas disturbed by trenching or digging to the original site condition.
• Follow all applicable local, state, federal, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Use appropriate PPE and properly secure and mark active work areas with caution tape, cones, or other safety equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures and participate in required safety meetings.

Equipment & Vehicle Management

• Maintain tools, equipment, and service vehicles in clean, organized, and safe working condition.
• Properly store and secure all assigned tools and equipment.
• Report equipment issues and coordinate necessary maintenance or replacement.

Scheduling & Field Responsibilities

• Plan daily service routes and prepare necessary materials and equipment for scheduled work.
• Complete service calls and repairs in a timely and professional manner.
• Remain available for emergency irrigation needs as required.
• Coordinate with management and field crews regarding irrigation repairs and service needs.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Accurately document work performed, hours, materials used, repairs, and system conditions.
• Complete required inspection forms, safety logs, service requests, and other documentation.
• Maintain organized records and product inventory.
• Assist with ordering irrigation parts and materials as needed.
• Stay current with irrigation best practices, water restrictions, regulations, and licensing requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 1 year of professional irrigation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish – required.
• Strong understanding of commercial irrigation systems, diagnostics, and controller programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair irrigation components, including valves, heads, wiring, controllers, and underground lines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and follow irrigation plans, zone charts, schematics, and written instructions.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently while also communicating effectively with management and field teams.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, digging, and working around irrigation equipment.
• Ability to work around loud equipment, dust, chemicals, and moving machinery.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Pre-Interview Assessment

Applicants are required to complete a brief Culture Index assessment as part of the application process. Please complete the assessment using the link provided before your interview.