Irrigation Technician (Commercial)

Timberline Landscaping; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberline Landscaping in Colorado Springs is seeking an Irrigation Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain residential and commercial irrigation systems. The role requires 2–5 years of irrigation experience and a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Ideal candidates are skilled in pipe work, valves, backflow, and basic controller programming, with strong customer service and readiness to assist other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of irrigation experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Knowledge: install/repair pipe (PVC, copper, poly) and basic head repair
• Knowledge: valve operation and repair; copper soldering; basic controller programming
• Electrical troubleshooting: multimeter, toner, locator, clump meter; sensor installation and backflow codes/repair
• Maintain positive client relations and respond to on-site questions
• Willingness to assist other departments and maintain professionalism

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation problems
• Maintain and repair residential and commercial irrigation systems
• Maintain job records and complete work orders
• Start up and winterize irrigation systems
• Operate and maintain company vehicles and service vans
• Support other departments (snow removal, decor) as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Irrigation troubleshooting

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Landscape Industry Certification (Softscape/Hardscape)

Tools

PVC pipe & fittings

Valve operation & backflow testing

Multimeter / electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Timberline Landscaping is an award-winning company serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, “Creating your little bit of Heaven” for over 40 years. We offer a full range of services- landscape design, construction, and maintenance.

If you enjoy working with your hands and spending your working days outdoor consider a career as an Irrigation Technician! This position performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of complex irrigation systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation related problems
• Maintain and repair residential and commercial irrigation systems
• Maintain job records, complete work orders, and customer billing
• Start up and winterize irrigation systems
• Operate and maintain company vehicles and service vans
• All team members help and support other departments when necessary, including snow removal and Christmas decor
• Other duties as assigned

REquirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in irrigation
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must have knowledge of
  • • Install/ repair pipe including PVC, copper, and poly
    • Basic head repair and adjust
    • Valve operation and repair
    • Copper soldering
    • Basic controller programing and operation
    • Electrical troubleshooting including multimeter, toner, locator, and clump meter
    • Sensor operation and installation
    • Back flow including codes, operation, and repair
    • Basic hydraulic principles (flow and pressure)
• Maintains positive client relations and answers on-site client questions
• Demonstrates dependability and efficient work practices
• Keeps current with emerging industry trends through continued education (CE) requirements
• Willingness to help and support other departments when necessary
• Must have a smartphone with the ability to download and use mobile apps
• Maintain a professional appearance, including personal hygiene and grooming, to represent the company in the best possible way
• Landscape Industry Certified in Softscape (commercial) or Hardscape (residential) a plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Working outside in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Requires bending, stooping, reaching, walking and lifting especially when maintaining in-ground irrigation systems
• Comfort with and have physical and manual dexterity to operate heavy equipment and use of digging tools (backhoes, dump trucks, front end loaders, small and large trenchers, shovels, augers)
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise and chemical vapors – PPE is provided
• Ability to move and/or lift 50 lbs. and ask for help for heavier items