Irrigation Technician

ACT Irrigation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

Materials provided

Regular residential jobs

Job summary

ACT Irrigation is expanding its team in Canberra and seeking an experienced irrigation technician / subcontractor for ongoing work. The role covers residential irrigation installation, repairs, upgrades and maintenance across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, including Queanbeyan.

You will handle installations, fault finding, valve replacements, controller programming and commissioning. Own vehicle and ABN required; plumbing or irrigation qualifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with irrigation systems and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work.
• Own vehicle and basic tools are required.
• ABN and appropriate insurance held.
• Plumbing or irrigation qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install irrigation systems.
• Repair existing irrigation systems.
• Install and replace solenoid valves.
• Install sprinkler and drip irrigation systems.
• Install and repair poly pipes.
• Install and program irrigation controllers.
• Diagnose faults and conduct system testing.
• Improve sprinkler coverage and water pressure.
• Locate and repair leaks.
• Test and commission irrigation systems.
• Conduct trenching and reinstatement as needed.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Fault diagnosis

Independent worker

Customer communication

Own vehicle

Education

Plumbing or irrigation qualifications

Job description

ACT Irrigation is growing and looking for an experienced irrigation technician / subcontractor to join our team on an ongoing basis.

We specialise in residential irrigation installation, repairs, upgrades and maintenance throughout Canberra and surrounding suburbs, including Queanbeyan.

The Work

• Irrigation system installations
• Repairing existing irrigation systems
• Installing and replacing solenoid valves
• Sprinkler and drip irrigation installation
• Poly pipe installation and repairs
• Irrigation controller installation and programming
• Fault finding and system diagnostics
• Improving sprinkler coverage and water pressure
• Locating and repairing leaks
• Irrigation system testing and commissioning
• General trenching and reinstatement where required

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has practical experience with irrigation systems
• Can diagnose and repair irrigation faults
• Can work independently and complete jobs to a high standard
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in their work
• Has good communication skills and presents professionally to customers
• Has their own vehicle and basic tools
• Has an ABN and appropriate insurance
• Plumbing or irrigation qualifications are an advantage but not essential depending on experience

$30–$45 per hour depending on experience and skills.

Higher rates may be considered for someone with strong irrigation knowledge who can independently diagnose problems, complete installations and manage jobs from start to finish.

What We Offer

• Ongoing work as our workload grows
• Regular residential jobs across Canberra and surrounding suburbs
• Materials supplied where required
• A variety of irrigation installation and repair work
• Opportunity to become a regular part of our team

We’re looking for someone reliable, hardworking and experienced who is interested in ongoing work with a growing irrigation business.