Lead Irrigation Technician
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Start Date: ASAP Compensation: $60-$75,000/year
We’re hiring a skilled Irrigation Specialist to lead our growing irrigation services team.
This role is for someone experienced, organized, and independent. You’ll be responsible for all irrigation fieldwork, with support from our operations team for quoting, scheduling, and client communication. Over time, you’ll help build out systems and processes as we expand this part of the business.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Install and maintain drip and spray irrigation systems
- Perform seasonal irrigation services: spring start-ups, winterization/turn-offs and mid-season checks
- Troubleshoot and repair heads, valves, zones, and controllers
- Program and fine-tune smart controllers
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and system specs
- Track and restock irrigation parts and materials as needed
- Supervise and train junior team members or seasonal help
- Collaborate with design and maintenance teams to ensure system integration with planting
Qualifications/Requirements
- 3-5 years experience working with irrigation systems in NYC
- Advanced technical knowledge and field skills
- Able to handle system design & troubleshoot independently
- Reliable, efficient, and able to manage a daily route across multiple boroughs
- Physically comfortable working outdoors, on rooftops, and in variable conditions
- Experience and ability to lead a crew in successful, safe, and efficient installations
- Valid driver’s license required (non-CDL)
Additional Information
- Base salary: $60,000–$75,000 depending on experience
- Profit-sharing incentive
- PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Opportunity to lead and help shape a department within a growing company
If you’re a skilled irrigation tech looking for a long-term home—and excited by the idea of growing a service area from the ground up—we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Information
The Old Yew Plant Shop
Email: jobs@theoldyew.com