Irrigation Technician

Outdoor Environments Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement (after one year)

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises LLC is seeking an Irrigation Service Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial watering systems. You’ll perform spring start-ups, mid‑season audits, and winterization to protect against freezes and to optimize water distribution.

This role requires Backflow Certification or state licensing when available, 2–3+ years of irrigation experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.

Qualifications

• Backflow Certification and state licensing preferred.
• 2–3+ years irrigation troubleshooting, assembly, and plumbing experience.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, electrical wiring, and controller troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license required to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• System Maintenance: Perform spring start-ups, mid-season audits, troubleshooting, and winterization blow‑outs to prevent freeze damage.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose hydraulic and electrical issues, locate buried lines, and repair or replace broken sprinkler heads, valves, and pipes.
• Water Management: Program and adjust computerized irrigation controllers to maximize water efficiency.
• Customer Service: Communicate repair needs, recommend system upgrades to clients, and complete service paperwork.

Skills

Irrigation troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Electrical wiring

Controller programming

Job description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

About OEG

Outdoor Environments Group is an award‑winning outdoor living firm specializing in the designing, creating and nurturing of luxury outdoor environments. We believe the spaces we shape are a form of living art – alive, growing, and everchanging. Through thoughtful design, craftmanship, and long‑term care we create spaces meant to be experienced and deeply connected to the way people live. Our team works collaboratively with designers, architects, artisans and horticulturists to shape outdoor spaces that feel timeless, immersive and intentional.

Role Overview

An Irrigation Service Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs watering systems for residential, commercial client properties. Performing seasonal maintenance, repairing damaged pipes or electrical valves, adjusting sprinkler heads, and programming controllers to ensure optimal water distribution and plant health.

Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance: Perform spring start‑ups, mid‑season audits, trouble shooting, diagnosing and winterization blow‑outs to prevent freeze damage.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose hydraulic and electrical issues, locate buried lines, and repair or replace broken sprinkler heads, valves, and pipes.
• Water Management: Program and adjust computerized irrigation controllers to maximize water efficiency and prevent overwatering or runoff.
• Customer Service: Communicate repair needs, recommend system upgrades to clients, and complete necessary service request paperwork.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Often requires or highly prefers a Backflow Certification and state‑specific licensing.
• Experience: Typically 2 to 3+ years of hands‑on experience in irrigation troubleshooting, assembly, and plumbing.
• Physical & Environmental Demands: Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of hydraulics, electrical wiring, and controller troubleshooting.
• Valid Driver’s License: Required to operate company vehicles between job sites.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range

$25 - $35 per hour

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.