Irrigation Service Technician

Apex Companies Inc.; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Companies Inc. is seeking a skilled Technician to maintain and repair residential and commercial lawn sprinkler systems. The position requires physical capabilities for outdoor work, strong electrical diagnostics skills, and effective customer communication. Join a motivated team dedicated to excellent service.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Experienced with electrical diagnostics and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to lawn sprinkler systems.
• Conduct visual inspections and activations of irrigation systems.
• Complete work orders and effectively communicate with customers.

Skills

Time Management

Electrical Diagnostics

Copper Experience

Positive Attitude

Teamwork

Job 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. 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 Compensation: $30 Hourly

• 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 neededPhysical 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