Irrigation Technician
About this role
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.
Irrigation Technician
Position Summary
The Irrigation Crew Lead is responsible for overseeing and participating in the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial irrigation systems. This position leads a crew in daily operations, ensures quality workmanship, maintains safety standards, and promotes efficiency and productivity on all job sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead irrigation crew members on daily job assignments
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems, including controllers, valves, sprinkler heads, drip systems, and pumps
- Read and interpret irrigation plans and blueprints
- Ensure proper system programming and water management practices
- Perform seasonal services such as system start-ups, winterizations, and inspections
- Train and mentor crew members on proper installation techniques and safety procedures
- Monitor job progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Maintain accurate job records, material usage, and daily reports
- Communicate effectively with management, clients, and team members
- Enforce company safety policies and ensure proper use of PPE
- Operate company vehicles, trailers, and equipment safely
Qualifications
- 3+ years of irrigation installation and repair experience
- Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, components, and troubleshooting techniques
- Ability to read blueprints and irrigation layouts
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to operate trenchers, pipe pullers, and other equipment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, and digging
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions
- Ability to lift and carry irrigation materials and equipment
Work Schedule
- Full-time position
- Overtime and weekend work may be required during peak season
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.
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.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn’t get in the way.
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.
Company at a glance
For more than 60 years, Mariani Landscape has been the trusted market leader in the residential landscape industry, and has earned a reputation for designing, constructing, maintaining, and enhancing extraordinary and innovative landscapes. Chairman Frank Mariani is fond of saying, “Let’s make our next project our best project.” Our over 800 devoted employees in the Chicago area share in this passion for excellence, delivering personalized, hand-made service to multiple generations of clients.
Known for our distinct Mariani mint green trucks, the company is recognized nationally for its award-winning design, best-of-class landscape practices, game-changing innovation, and continuing thought leadership. This includes professional organizations such as Acanthus, The Professional Landcare Network, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association, National Landscape Contractors Association, and Luxe RED, among others.
Now Mariani Landscape is building the best residential landscape firm in the world by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Mariani Landscape is elevating the residential landscape industry as a whole by partnering with other premium, family-owned landscape companies to deliver even better client experiences, providing the best career opportunities for associates, and being the best stewards of the earth.
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