Irrigation Service Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Overview:

Technician applicants must have a strong knowledge of the design, general repair, and maintenance requirements of all makes of residential and commercial lawn sprinkler systems. Must have experience with wells and pumps.

Compensation:

$30 Hourly

Responsibilities:

Knowledge:

• Complete lawn irrigation system activations and visual inspections
• Program various controller models
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to sprinkler heads, piping, valves, backflow preventers, etc.
• Use wire tracers and/or a valve locator to troubleshoot valve issues
• Locate, excavate, and repair/replace damaged underground piping
• Repair and/or replace rain sensor devices
• Complete work orders and all associated paperwork
• Professionally communicate with each customer the status/needs of their system
• Perform system winterizations
• Perform other tasks as needed

Physical Demands:

• Ability to dig, trench, backfill, and tamp, in addition to other physical activities related to lawn sprinkler system installation and its repair
• Capable of standing, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Operate trenching equipment or other heavy machinery
• Subject to outdoor weather conditions, including but not limited to extreme cold, extreme heat, wet conditions, or exposure to animals (client's pets) or various insects

Qualifications:

Skills And Experience Required:

• Valid driver's license 
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. and operate equipment in a sitting position for up to 8 hrs./time
• Ability to safely operate a truck and a landscape trailer if needed
• Positive attitude and hard-working, and able to work safely in a team environment
• Time Management
• Self Motivated
• Copper Experience
• Experienced with Electrical Diagnostics and Repairs

About Company

Apex Companies Inc, based in Shakopee, MN, provides a wide range of services, such as landscape design, ground maintenance, snow/ice management, & irrigation. We serve residential, commercial, & multifamily properties throughout the MN Twin Cities, & suburbs.