Irrigation Service Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Repair & Installation
• Execution: Repair irrigation systems to ensure proper performance and perform new installations as needed.
• Diagnostics: Diagnose and repair irrigation controllers; utilize electrical diagnostic equipment including valve locators, multi-meters, and fault finders.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate construction equipment such as trenchers, tamps, excavators, skid loaders, and boring equipment.
• Manual Labor: Use hand tools (shovels, picks, rakes, saws) and pressure washers; load and unload heavy equipment and tools.
• Operations & Logistics
• Schedule and monitor daily workloads; plan, coordinate, and collect necessary equipment and materials each day.
• Fleet Management: Maintain truck and trailer standardization, cleanliness, and inventory for irrigation vehicles.
• Material Handling: Handle bagged and bulk materials safely.
• Support: Assist in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed; participate in snow removal during winter months.
• Administration & Communication
• Reporting: Submit daily BOSS Mobile timesheets and accurately record materials used for billing purposes.
• Communication: Communicate daily with the Production Manager regarding progress and planning; use technology effectively for team communication.
• Relations: Maintain professional on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal customers.
• Quality: Manage job quality, hours, and perform daily start-up and shut-down procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Skills & Experience
• Technical: Proficiency with irrigation tools, pipe cutting, and electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Driving: Safe driving of company-owned vehicles (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members.
• Core Attributes & Crew Enforcement
• Work Ethic: Must demonstrate a solid work ethic, punctuality, and dependability.
• Attitude: Must maintain a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Compliance: Strict adherence to the Uniform Policy and Company Safety Policy.
• Safety: Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.

Required Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must wear work boots, Bland landscaping uniforms and present yourself in a clean and professional manner
• Must practice safety at all times
• Must wear company provided PPE
• Must have valid NC Driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
• Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must comply with Bland’s policies and procedures