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Irrigation Technician- Commercial Landscape Construction
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$33,759 / year median in Idaho
+8% projected growth
Job Description
About the Role We are hiring an experienced Irrigation Technician to support large commercial landscape construction projects. This position focuses on new irrigation system installation, including underground piping, sprinkler systems, valves, and irrigation control wiring. If you enjoy building irrigation systems from the ground up on large job sites, this is a great opportunity. What You'll Be Doing Install new commercial irrigation systems from plans and specifications Lay out and install mainline and lateral piping (PVC/HDPE as specified) Install valves, valve boxes, sleeves, sprinkler heads, rotors, and drip systems Pull, route, and terminate irrigation control wiring, including projects requiring two cables or two‑wire control systems Perform waterproof splices, labeling, and basic wire testing Flush lines, pressure test systems, and assist with startup and inspections Read and follow irrigation plans, details, and site layouts Coordinate work with grading, planting, and other construction trades Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite What We're Looking For 2+ years of irrigation installation experience (commercial construction preferred) Experience installing underground irrigation piping and sprinkler systems Familiarity with irrigation wiring and control systems Ability to read construction and irrigation plans Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor throughout the day Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical Bonus Skills (Not Required): Experience operating a mini excavator