Irrigation Technician

Bland Landscaping Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401K retirement

Career growth

Job summary

Bland Landscaping Company in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Irrigation Service Technician to repair and maintain irrigation systems for commercial and residential landscape clients. This hands-on role combines troubleshooting with planning, administration, and regulatory duties to ensure systems perform efficiently.

You will diagnose controllers, operate equipment, schedule daily workloads, and communicate with the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Repair irrigation systems to ensure proper performance and perform new installations as needed.
• Diagnose and repair irrigation controllers; use diagnostic equipment like valve locators and multi-meters.
• Safely operate construction equipment such as trenchers, tamps, excavators, skid loaders, and boring equipment.
• Load and unload heavy equipment and tools.
• Schedule and monitor daily workloads; plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and materials each day.
• Maintain truck and trailer standardization, cleanliness, and inventory for irrigation vehicles.
• Handle bagged and bulk materials safely.
• Assist in other divisions and participate in snow removal during winter months.
• Submit daily timesheets and accurately record materials used for billing.
• Communicate progress and planning with the Production Manager; use technology for team communication.
• Maintain professional on-site relations with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal customers.
• Manage job quality, hours, and daily startup/shutdown procedures.

Job description

Irrigation Service Technician

Position Overview

The Irrigation Service Technician is a hands‑on position responsible for repairing and maintaining irrigation systems for commercial and residential landscape customers. This role combines technical troubleshooting with planning, administrative, and regulatory functions to ensure systems perform properly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Repair & Installation

• Execution: Repair irrigation systems to ensure proper performance and perform new installations as needed.
• Diagnostics: Diagnose and repair irrigation controllers; utilize electrical diagnostic equipment including valve locators, multi-meters, and fault finders.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate construction equipment such as trenchers, tamps, excavators, skid loaders, and boring equipment.
• Manual Labor: Use hand tools (shovels, picks, rakes, saws) and pressure washers; load and unload heavy equipment and tools.

Operations & Logistics

• Workflow: Schedule and monitor daily workloads; plan, coordinate, and collect necessary equipment and materials each day.
• Fleet Management: Maintain truck and trailer standardization, cleanliness, and inventory for irrigation vehicles.
• Material Handling: Handle bagged and bulk materials safely.
• Support: Assist in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed; participate in snow removal during winter months.

Administration & Communication

• Reporting: Submit daily BOSS Mobile timesheets and accurately record materials used for billing purposes.
• Communication: Communicate daily with the Production Manager regarding progress and planning; use technology effectively for team communication.
• Relations: Maintain professional on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal customers.
• Quality: Manage job quality, hours, and perform daily start-up and shut-down procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay rates based on experience.
• Health & Wellness: Affordable Health Insurance with Vision and Dental options.
• Rest & Recovery: Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Future Planning: 401K Retirement Plan.
• Growth: Clear pathways for professional advancement within the company.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.