Irrigation Technician - Gainesville, FL

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

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time, steady year-round work

About the Role

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, focusing on true diagnostic expertise. We provide fully equipped service vehicles and respect experienced irrigation specialists.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for the right elite candidate
• Health insurance (50% covered)
• Life insurance
• 3% IRA company match
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Fully stocked service vans with modern locators, multimeters, and parts

Requirements

• Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record
• 5+ years of 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