Irrigation Technician - Alachua, FL

Location: Alachua, FL (Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates)

About the Role

Take your irrigation career to the next level as an experienced irrigation specialist who excels at solving complex electrical and hydraulic puzzles. For over 20 years, The Master’s Lawn & Pest has operated as North Florida's premier outdoor service provider. We handle complex commercial and high-end residential irrigation systems, providing steady year-round work with fully equipped service vehicles.

Pay

$20.00 – $25.00/hr (based on diagnostic expertise) + quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (50% covered)
• Life Insurance
• 3% IRA Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
• Fully stocked service vans (clean, well-maintained vehicles equipped with modern locators, multimeters, and parts)

Requirements

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• 5+ years dedicated irrigation experience in commercial or high-end residential systems
• Advanced proficiency with Hunter ACC2/ICD and Rain Bird ESP-LXIVM 2-wire systems (decoders, tracking open wires, shorts, and wire path tracing)
• Hands-on electrical diagnostic skills using multimeters, wire locators, and valve locators for solenoid resistance, amp, and voltage testing
• Expertise in diagnosing stuck/weeping valves, diaphragm failures, and high-pressure PVC mainline/lateral repairs

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, service, and repair complex 2-wire and conventional irrigation systems
• Use advanced diagnostic locators and meters to trace faults, find buried valves, and repair electrical shorts efficiently
• Program commercial controllers, build custom water schedules, and perform system audits
• Document job notes cleanly and recommend system upgrades directly to property managers and homeowners

Schedule

Full-time