Irrigation Technician
Role Overview
The Irrigation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing irrigation systems for residential, commercial, and nursery properties. This role ensures efficient water use, system reliability, and customer satisfaction.
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Position Summary
The Irrigation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing irrigation systems for residential, commercial, and nursery properties. This role ensures efficient water use, system reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Install irrigation systems including piping, valves, controllers, and sprinkler heads
- Perform spring start-ups and winterization blowouts
- Diagnose and repair leaks, electrical issues, broken heads, and faulty valves
- Program and adjust irrigation controllers for seasonal and weather-based efficiency
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance
- Ensure proper water coverage and system efficiency
- Assist with trenching, pipe laying, and backfilling
- Maintain tools, equipment, and service vehicles
- Communicate with customers regarding system status and recommendations
- Follow all safety procedures and local codes/regulations
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of irrigation systems, hydraulics, and troubleshooting
- Ability to read basic irrigation plans/blueprints
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate hand tools, trenchers, and light equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license, chauffeur or CDL preferred but not required
Preferred Experience
1–3+ years in irrigation or landscape maintenance
Experience with controllers such as Hunter, Rain Bird, etc.
Backflow certification, or willingness to obtain
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Frequent bending, kneeling, digging, and walking
Performance Expectations
Complete jobs efficiently and correctly the first time
Maintain clean, organized job sites
Provide high-quality service and represent the company professionally
How to Apply
- To apply, please submit your resume or a brief description of your interest to:
- Contact: Nick VonSteenburg, Operations Director Email: [email protected] Phone: (989) 472-4408
- Crooked Tree Nursery LLC is an equal opportunity employer located at 2881 W Bennington Rd, Owosso, MI.
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