Senior Irrigation Technician

Designs By Sundown, Inc.; Littleton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement (after one year)

Job summary

Designs by Sundown, Inc. is seeking a Senior Irrigation Technician to lead installation, troubleshooting, repair, and monitoring of large-scale irrigation systems for high-end residential properties.

You will mentor junior technicians and serve as the go-to expert for complex issues. Responsibilities include activating/winterizing systems, proposing repairs or upgrades, managing water usage, and ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven troubleshooting and repair experience in irrigation.
• Experience with computerized, centralized, or smart-controller systems.
• Valid driver’s license and irrigation certifications.

Responsibilities

• Activate and winterize client irrigation systems, including large-scale setups.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex irrigation components.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide day-to-day guidance.
• Create/approve proposals for repairs or upgrades.
• Manage water usage and programming of controllers.
• Ensure industry standards during installations and repairs.
• Coordinate scheduling and workflow for the irrigation dept.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Irrigation systems

Smart controllers

Mentoring others

Client communication

Water management

Driver's license

Education

Certified Irrigation Technician

Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor

Tools

Centralized irrigation systems

Job description

## Senior Irrigation TechnicianApplylocations: CO, Littletontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: R2335## **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.## **Senior Irrigation Technician**Designs by Sundown has an excellent career opportunity for a highly experienced Senior Irrigation Technician servicing high-end residential landscape properties. An industry-leading water-wise company, Designs by Sundown is a full-service landscape architecture, design, construction, and maintenance firm. As a senior member of the irrigation team, you will hold a key leadership position installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and monitoring all aspects of computerized, centralized, and large-scale irrigation systems, while mentoring junior technicians and serving as the go-to expert for complex system issues.**Responsibilities*** Activate and winterize client irrigation systems, including complex, large-scale, and centralized systems* Perform property/system checks according to contracts, and conduct quality-control inspections of work completed by other technicians* Serve as the primary point of escalation to troubleshoot and diagnose broken, faulty, or complex irrigation components that junior technicians are unable to resolve* Create and sell proposals for repair and/or upgrades to irrigation system components, and review or approve proposals developed by junior staff* Dig up, repair, and install irrigation components* Manage water usage for individual properties through proper programming and adjustment of irrigation controllers, including centralized and smart-controller platforms* Balance the water demands of a highly maintained landscape with wise environmental stewardship practices* Verify that industry standards are being met during installation and repairs of irrigation components across the team's work* Train, mentor, and provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior irrigation technicians* Assist management with scheduling, workflow coordination, and process improvement for the irrigation department* Maintain direct relationships with key and VIP clients on the company's most complex or highest-value properties* Job responsibilities and duties may change from time to time**Experience/Certifications*** 4+ years of proven troubleshooting and repair experience in a residential or commercial irrigation technician role (Required)* Demonstrated experience working with computerized, centralized, or smart-controller irrigation systems* Prior experience training, mentoring, or overseeing the work of other irrigation technicians (Preferred)* Previous residential irrigation assembly and installation experience* Extensive field experience within the landscape industry (maintenance or construction)* Strong client-facing communication skills, with experience managing high-end residential accounts (Preferred)* Valid Driver's License (Required)* Certified Irrigation Technician (Required)* Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor or equivalent advanced irrigation certification (Preferred)**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:$28.00 - $35.00Please 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.*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 unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.*