Irrigation Service Technician

PURYEAR FARMS; Town of Gallatin (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation (PTO) after one year

Health insurance after 90 days

Simple IRA plan available after one year (3% match)

Simple IRA (3% match)

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A local irrigation service company in the Town of Gallatin is seeking an Irrigation Service technician. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing commercial and residential irrigation systems while ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a supportive company culture, competitive wages, and opportunities for overtime and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years combined experience in residential/commercial irrigation service.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and qualifying MVR for company auto insurance.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Good working knowledge diagnostic and tracking equipment.
• Trained in the installation and service of 2-wire systems.
• Experienced in diagnosing and repairing pump systems.
• Able to use hydraulic charts to determine proper flow and pipe sizing.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and qualifying MVR for company auto insurance.
• Ability to maintain a professional, positive and charismatic demeanor at all times.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems.
• Respond to service call requests promptly.
• Complete daily documentation of time and materials used.
• Build and uphold a culture of professionalism by adhering to the company core values.
• Keep work vehicle and equipment clean and organized.
• Properly care for and maintain all equipment assigned to service vehicle.

Skills

Irrigation service experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Operation of irrigation controllers

Diagnostic skills with equipment

Safe driving

Education

Advanced irrigation industry training certificate

Tools

Hydraulic charts

Irrigation controllers

Pump diagnostics

Hydraulic charts

Job description

The Irrigation Service technician is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing commercial and residential irrigation systems. The technician works independently to respond to service call requests and is responsible for interaction with the customer in a timely manner to deliver exceptional customer service and reliable performance of the watering systems. This year round position does involve installation duties during the off season.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to work independently without the need for close supervision.
• Complete required documentation of time and materials used on a daily basis.
• Respond to all calls in a timely manner and provide excellence in customer service.
• Build and uphold a culture of professionalism by adhering to the company core values.
• Keep work vehicle and equipment clean and organized.
• Properly care for and maintain all equipment assigned to service vehicle.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3+ years combined experience in RES/COM irrigation service.
• Have completed advanced irrigation industry training certificate (Preferred).
• Able to program and operate a wide range of irrigation controllers.
• Good working knowledge diagnostic and tracking equipment.
• Trained in the installation and service of 2-wire systems.
• Experienced in diagnosing and repairing pump systems.
• Able to use hydraulic charts to determine proper flow and pipe sizing.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and qualifying MVR for company auto insurance.
• Ability to maintain a professional, positive and charismatic demeanor at all times.
• Able to interact professionally with customers, team members, and others at all times.

Working conditions

• Generally M-F 7:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with some Saturdays required during peak season.
• Required to work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions (inclement weather)
• Required to be “on call” for weekend and after hours emergency service (rotational duty)
• Superior family oriented company culture built on respect & professionalism.
• Drug free workplace promoting diversity in the workforce.
• Company culture of “safety first” at all times.
• Numerous opportunities for training and continuing education
• Competitive industry wagebased on skills and experience
• Opportunities for overtime during the busy seasons
• Paid vacation (PTO) and 7 paid holidays after one year
• Simple IRA plan available after one year (3% match)
• Health insurance provided after 90 days