Irrigation Technician

Southview Design; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southview Design in Saint Paul is seeking an experienced Irrigation Technician to maintain and repair irrigation systems. This role requires strong communication with the sales team and efficient job performance while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Duties include irrigation system maintenance, snow removal during winter, and complying with company safety procedures. A valid driver's license and experience in Landscape Water Management Operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Landscape Water Management Operations.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair irrigation systems including components replacement.
• Estimate cost of services and help sales team.
• Perform seasonal snow and ice removal tasks during winter months.

Skills

Landscape Water Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Horticulture

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.

Position Overview

Southview is hiring an Irrigation Technician. The Irrigation Technician position is responsible for maintaining and repairing irrigation systems including replacing valves, fan belts, switches, contacts, and other components, in a safe and efficient manner, while exceeding customer expectations in quality and service.

Job Duties

• Communicate with Business Manager, sales team, and others to ensure a high level of communication, exceptional quality standards, and efficient job performance is consistently met.
• Ensure daily administrative tasks (inventory tracking, time entry, DOT pre‑trip, etc.) are completed promptly and accurately.
• Know all company procedures, safety, and personnel policies and ensure crew adheres to policies.
• Perform all irrigation maintenance and repair tasks including identifying water sources, locating isolation valves, replacing and adjusting irrigation heads, and programming irrigation schedules.
• Estimate cost of services and help sales team sell work to increase productivity and revenue dollars of the irrigation division.
• Evaluate and document start‑ups, winterization, and overall operation of the irrigation system in irrigation software to provide communication to client.
• Monitor service schedule timelines, adjust schedules as needed. Communicate with Business Manager about any delay in service, incident during service, or quality control to ensure proper notification to client.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and organized, maintain a clean truck/trailer and uniform, and properly store equipment.
• Perform seasonal snow and ice removal tasks during winter months: plowing, shoveling, salt applications, and other duties as assigned. Supervise or manage areas/zones as directed by the snow management team.
• Additional duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Landscape Water Management Operations. Self‑motivated, able to work independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time‑management skills, creative problem solving, and organization skills. Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record. Bilingual – Spanish a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s or associate degree in Horticulture or related fields of study is preferred.
• Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50 lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move around the work site. Requires extended periods of activity including walking, standing, kneeling, bending and lifting, up to 100% of a workday. Time in the field – 100% of the time.
• Employee is frequently exposed to exterior elements (pollen, chemicals, cold and heat, etc.). Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

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

$25.00 - $40.00

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.

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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 any other characteristic protected by law.