Irrigation Technician Lead

Pay

$26.00 - $26.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shift (Monday – Friday) 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; driving required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.42/hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Accrual of 12 paid vacation days at start of employment
• Paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment; potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead daily irrigation maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation activities to ensure systems operate efficiently and meet contract requirements.
• Serve as the lead irrigation technician by providing day-to-day guidance, technical expertise, and support to team members while working alongside the crew.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair irrigation system issues, including controllers, valves, sprinklers, timers, sensors, wiring, and related mechanical and electrical components.
• Install, adjust, test, and maintain irrigation equipment to ensure proper coverage, water distribution, and optimal system performance.
• Conduct seasonal irrigation system startups, shutdowns, winterization procedures, freeze protection measures, and system inspections.
• Monitor system performance, identify leaks, malfunctions, and inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and water conservation.
• Assist with planning and prioritizing daily work assignments to ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance, repairs, and service requests.
• Train and mentor irrigation technicians on proper irrigation techniques, equipment operation, troubleshooting procedures, and safety practices.
• Perform routine inspections and quality checks to ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, safety standards, and company expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, maintenance activities, inventory usage, and water management data.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with supervisors, QA personnel, subcontractors, and military or civilian customers regarding irrigation-related activities.
• Support grounds maintenance and landscaping operations as needed and serve as the primary technical resource for irrigation-related issues.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and irrigation equipment safely and effectively.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to irrigation emergencies as required.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and free of debris upon completion of assigned tasks.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial irrigation systems.
• Advanced knowledge of irrigation components, including controllers, valves, sprinklers, sensors, pumps, and related electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to lead by example, provide technical guidance, train team members, and coordinate daily work activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of irrigation best practices, water conservation methods, seasonal system operations, and basic landscaping principles.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and vehicles while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license required; ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative (U.S. passport or military ID) per the REAL ID Act.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• Background check and E‑Verify will be conducted