Irrigation Technician

Walker Distribution and Services, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Distribution and Services, Inc. in Virginia's Chesterfield/Tri-Cities area is seeking an experienced Irrigation Technician to service and maintain an established book of residential and light commercial irrigation systems.

This role focuses on service and maintenance rather than new installations, diagnosing and repairing existing systems across a defined territory. You will perform seasonal start-ups and winterizations, handle valve and controller issues, and communicate findings and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on irrigation service experience in residential or light commercial.
• Knowledge of PVC solvent welding, poly/funny pipe connections, and common controller brands (Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro).
• Experience with spring start-up and fall winterization (compressor blow-out procedure).
• Backflow preventer testing certification a plus (or willingness to obtain).
• Irrigation Association Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) a plus, not required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; comfortable driving a company vehicle.
• Ability to dig, kneel, and work outdoors in varied weather.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics (GPM, PSI, zone sizing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and replace sprinkler heads and PVC components as needed.
• Diagnose and repair irrigation controllers and valve issues.
• Perform seasonal service including fall winterization.
• Maintain existing book of customers and communicate repairs on-site.
• Document work performed, parts used, and system notes per property.

Skills

Irrigation service experience

Backflow certification

Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

Valid driver's license

Hydraulics basics (GPM/PSI)

Outdoors work in varying weather

Job description

Chesterfield / Tri-Cities, VA · Full-Time · $21–24/hr

Irrigation Technician

We're seeking an experienced Irrigation Technician to service and maintain an established book of residential and light commercial irrigation systems. This is a service and maintenance-focused role, not a new-install position; you'll be diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining existing systems across a set territory, with heavy seasonal volume during spring start-ups and fall winterizations.

Key Skills below is a general list — expectations may vary based on project scope.

Installation & Repair (System Components)

• Install and replace broken/damaged sprinkler heads (rotor, spray, drip)
• Repair and replace PVC pipe (cutting, gluing, fitting)
• Work with funny pipe (flexible riser pipe) for head connections
• Diagnose and repair/replace irrigation controllers (basic programming and troubleshooting)
• Valve repair and replacement (solenoids, diaphragms, manifolds)

Troubleshooting

• Diagnose low pressure, zone failures, wiring faults, and valve issues
• Locate and repair underground wire breaks
• Identify and correct head coverage/spray pattern issues
• Read and interpret controller fault codes and wiring diagrams

Seasonal Service

• Fall winterization: blow-outs using compressed air, controller shutdown/programming for winter, backflow preventer winterization
• Manage seasonal scheduling volume across an assigned route

Account Management

• Maintain and service an existing book of recurring customers/accounts
• Build relationships with repeat clients to support retention
• Communicate findings, recommended repairs, and pricing to customers on-site
• Accurately document work performed, parts used, and system notes per property

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on irrigation service experience (residential and/or light commercial)
• Strong working knowledge of PVC solvent welding, poly/funny pipe connections, and common controller brands (Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, etc.)
• Experience with spring start-up and fall winterization (compressor blow-out procedure)
• Backflow preventer testing certification a plus (or willingness to obtain)
• Irrigation Association Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) a plus, not required
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record (will be driving a company vehicle)
• Physically able to dig, kneel, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Basic understanding of hydraulics (GPM, PSI, zone sizing) preferred