Lead Irrigation Technician

Benefits

• Company car
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Responsibilities

• Irrigation System Maintenance & Repair
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial irrigation systems.
• Perform spring startups, seasonal inspections, and fall winterizations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controller, valve, wiring, decoder, and communication issues.
• Provide written and/or verbal descriptions of irrigation related issues and solutions to customers and team.
• Program and maintain irrigation controllers and related technologies.
• Perform irrigation system audits and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
• Aid in planning and coordinating irrigation service work as needed.
• Provide leadership and support to other irrigation team members.
• Customer Service
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding service needs and recommendations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain positive client relationships.
• Represent Premier Property Maintenance professionally at all times.
• Equipment & Vehicle Operations
• Safely operate company vehicles, trailers, compressors, and irrigation equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Team Support
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aid in maintaining organized, clean, and safe shop and yard facilities.
• Support snow and ice management operations during the winter season as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing commercial irrigation systems.
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience operating compressors and performing irrigation winterizations.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing 2-wire irrigation systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial irrigation controllers, valves, wiring, pumps, decoders, and system components.
• Ability to read irrigation plans, wiring diagrams, and controller programming.
• Strong communication, customer service, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage service routes efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to perform physical labor including bending, kneeling, walking, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Backflow Prevention Testing Certification required within six (6) months of employment if not already obtained.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT).
• Pesticide Applicator License (Categories A & E).
• Experience with Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, and Weathermatic commercial irrigation systems.
• Experience with central control systems and smart irrigation technology.