Irrigation & Lighting Technician — Full-Time Growth

For Garden's Sake; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Garden Center discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

For Garden's Sake seeks an Irrigation & Lighting Technician to install, diagnose, and repair irrigation systems and low-voltage lighting for commercial and residential clients. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and customer relations while supporting landscape health and aesthetics.

The position is full-time, year-round in Durham, NC, paying $28+ per hour with weekly pay and benefits including insurances, 401k, PTO, and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven irrigation and lighting installation and maintenance experience.
• Relevant degree and/or industry certification is ideal.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Execute the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems to maximize performance.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair low-voltage landscape lighting.
• Manage seasonal system transitions, including spring start-ups and winterization.
• Perform routine equipment inspections to proactively address issues and suggest system improvements.
• Skillfully use hand and power tools to complete repair and installation projects.
• Operate machinery, such as excavators, for trenching and laying irrigation lines.
• Partner with landscape crews to ensure irrigation support for optimal plant health.
• Propose technical upgrades based on environmental factors and observed system efficiency.
• Create project proposals and cost estimates for residential and commercial properties based on accurate field measurements and analyses
• Serve as a primary contact for clients to foster relationships and close sales
• Collaborate with support staff to advance project sales through client communication and project development, review, and presentation
• Document all work activities, including detailed maintenance logs and installation records.
• Organize and restock necessary supplies within the company vehicle.

Skills

Irrigation installation

Low-voltage lighting installation

Troubleshooting

Customer service/relationships

Education

Relevant degree or industry certification

Tools

Excavation machinery

Job description

For Garden's Sake seeks an Irrigation & Lighting Technician to install, diagnose, and repair irrigation systems and low-voltage lighting for commercial and residential clients. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and customer relations while supporting landscape health and aesthetics.

The position is full-time, year-round in Durham, NC, paying $28+ per hour with weekly pay and benefits including insurances, 401k, PTO, and occasional overtime.