Irrigation Technician ApprenticeTécnico de riego

Teddy's Lawn & Landscape; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking landscaping company as an Irrigation Technician, where your skills in troubleshooting and water conservation will shine. This role offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a friendly workplace that values teamwork and camaraderie, with regular gatherings and training events. Be part of an award-winning team recognized for its environmental impact and commitment to excellence. If you're passionate about landscaping and eager to make a positive difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual Christmas party

Bi-annual barbecues

Career advancement opportunities

In-person training

Access to high-quality equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in the lawn industry or willingness to learn.
• Valid chauffeur’s license and ability to operate a truck and trailer.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing irrigation systems for residential and commercial sites.
• Participating in hands-on learning and adapting to change.

Skills

Troubleshooting irrigation systems

Water conservation

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

K-Rain

Irritrol

Weathermatic

Toro

Hunter

Rainbird

Pipe pullers

Trenchers

Excavators

Wire trackers

Job description

As an Irrigation Technician, you can expect your starting pay to be $18–$30 per hour with the potential for career advancement. Accepted candidates will receive guaranteed full-time hours plus paid overtime and year-round work.

If you’re an honest and hardworking individual with a passion for the landscape industry, this may be the next best step in your career!

In this role, you will:

1. Enjoy the achievement of being a part of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing irrigation systems, as well as designing and installing new irrigation systems for residential and commercial sites.
2. Take pride in being a responsible and detail-oriented member of our team.
3. Participate in hands-on learning and instruction and be willing to adapt to change.
4. Make a positive environmental impact with your knack for water conservation and ability to implement programs for clients.

We ask that you have these qualifications:

1. Experience in the lawn industry or are willing to learn.
2. Familiarity with K-Rain, Irritrol, Weathermatic, Toro, Hunter, and Rainbird (preferred).
3. Ability to use pipe pullers, trenchers, excavators, and wire trackers, including sweating a pipe and working with Pex.
4. A positive attitude.
5. Valid chauffeur’s license.
6. Ability to drive and back up a truck and trailer.
7. At least 18 years of age.

Become a part of an award-winning company by joining the team at Teddy’s Lawn and Landscape in Livonia, Michigan! Our close-knit group has cultivated a unique sense of camaraderie in addition to a respected reputation: We won the 2017 Michigan Green Industry Association Environmental Improvement Award and were noted as a “Top 100 Snow Contractor” in North America by Snow Magazine. We demonstrate our staff appreciation through regular gatherings and career advancement opportunities such as in-person training, equipment rodeo events, SIMA and ASAC certification courses, and access to high-quality equipment. If you consider yourself an enthusiastic and reliable team player and want to join a team of forward-thinking landscape professionals, we’d like to hear from you.