Irrigation Technician

AAA Landscape; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Landscape in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Irrigation Professional to join our irrigation team, advancing through levels from Irrigation Helper to Senior Irrigation Specialist.

You will assist with, perform, and lead repairs, troubleshoot, manage water use, and maintain commercial irrigation systems while building technical skills and contributing to safe, efficient projects.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in Arizona weather.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with, perform, and lead commercial irrigation repairs and maintenance based on skills and experience.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotors, spray heads, drip systems, valves, valve boxes, controllers, backflow devices, pipe, fittings, filters, and pressure-regulating equipment.
• Locate and repair leaks, damaged components, lateral lines, mainlines, valves, sprinkler heads, and drip systems.
• Operate, program, troubleshoot, and optimize irrigation controllers.
• Diagnose system problems, determine appropriate repairs, and communicate findings to supervisors and account managers.
• Work independently or under supervision according to demonstrated competency.
• Properly use and maintain tools, vehicles, and irrigation equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, including safe digging practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and restore disturbed landscape areas.
• Document completed work, materials used, system conditions, and recommended repairs.
• Provide professional service and support water conservation and responsible water management.
• Assist with training and mentoring less-experienced team members as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for assigned work, communicate problems promptly, and help complete projects safely, efficiently, and to company standards.

Skills

Dependable

Willing to learn

Outdoor work

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Job description

AAA Landscape is seeking an Irrigation Professional to join our irrigation team. This role combines the responsibilities and career progression of Irrigation Helper, Irrigation Technician, and Senior Irrigation Specialist.

Responsibilities may include assisting with, performing, and leading commercial irrigation repairs, troubleshooting, water management, and landscape irrigation maintenance based on demonstrated skills and experience. The ideal candidate is dependable, willing to learn, takes pride in their work, and is committed to developing the technical skills needed to succeed in the irrigation profession.

This position offers the opportunity to learn the trade, develop technical skills, perform increasingly complex work, and grow within AAA Landscape's irrigation career path.

• Assist with, perform, and lead commercial irrigation repairs and maintenance based on skills and experience.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotors, spray heads, drip systems, valves, valve boxes, controllers, backflow devices, pipe, fittings, filters, and pressure-regulating equipment.
• Locate and repair leaks, damaged components, lateral lines, mainlines, valves, sprinkler heads, and drip systems.
• Operate, program, troubleshoot, and optimize irrigation controllers.
• Diagnose system problems, determine appropriate repairs, and communicate findings to supervisors and account managers.
• Work independently or under supervision according to demonstrated competency.
• Properly use and maintain tools, vehicles, and irrigation equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, including safe digging practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and restore disturbed landscape areas.
• Document completed work, materials used, system conditions, and recommended repairs.
• Provide professional service and support water conservation and responsible water management.
• Assist with training and mentoring less-experienced team members as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for assigned work, communicate problems promptly, and help complete projects safely, efficiently, and to company standards.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and develop technical skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in Arizona weather and safely use basic tools and irrigation equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and make sound decisions independently at the assigned level.
• Professional attitude, appearance, communication, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Previous landscape or irrigation experience helpful but not required for entry-level candidates.

Employees may progress through these competency levels:

Level 1 — Irrigation Helper

Learns irrigation fundamentals, assists experienced team members, performs basic repairs under supervision, and develops proficiency with tools, components, safety, documentation, and customer service.

Performs routine repairs and maintenance with greater independence, troubleshoots systems, programs controllers, diagnoses issues, documents work, and communicates with customers and property representatives.

Level 3 — Senior Irrigation Specialist

Handles complex troubleshooting and repairs, works independently, supports system optimization and water management, helps coordinate assigned work, mentors team members, and serves as a technical resource.

Advancement is based on demonstrated skills, knowledge, reliability, workmanship, leadership, and ability to perform required competencies, not simply time in position.

AAA Landscapeis a Drug-Free Workplace. As a federal contractor with safety-sensitive position we adhere to Federal regulations.

AAA Landscapeprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.