Irrigation Technician

Green Garden Landscaping is a growing, established residential and commercial landscaping and construction company serving the greater Seattle area across maintenance, irrigation, enhancements, and design-build. We’re looking for a dependable irrigation professional who can diagnose problems accurately, complete repairs cleanly, and communicate clearly while protecting the client’s landscape and water system.

• Diagnose, repair, adjust, and maintain residential and commercial irrigation systems across the greater Seattle area
• Troubleshoot controllers, valves, heads, nozzles, drip systems, wiring, low-voltage electrical issues, leaks, pressure problems, and uneven coverage
• Perform system inspections, zone testing, seasonal start-ups, winterization work, programming, and water-efficiency adjustments as assigned
• Complete approved installations, upgrades, relocations, and repairs according to scope, manufacturer requirements, and company quality standards
• Assess site conditions, explain findings clearly, and provide accurate field information for recommended repairs or additional work
• Confirm authorization before performing out-of-scope work or making commitments about price, timing, or system performance
• Record labor, materials, affected zones, controller settings, test results, photos, unresolved conditions, and completed corrections accurately
• Protect plants, hardscape, utilities, structures, and client property; leave excavated and repaired areas clean and professional
• Communicate proactively with management about job progress, access issues, client concerns, safety risks, missing parts, and follow-up needs
• Verify system operation before leaving and make sure the client or internal receiver understands any remaining limitations or next steps
• Operate company vehicles, tools, locating equipment, and testing equipment safely and responsibly
• Keep irrigation parts, tools, and vehicle inventory organized and report replenishment or maintenance needs before they delay service

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on irrigation service, troubleshooting, repair, or installation experience
• Strong diagnostic knowledge of controllers, valves, sprinkler heads, drip irrigation, wiring, hydraulics, leaks, pressure, and coverage issues
• Ability to troubleshoot independently, separate symptoms from root causes, and recommend practical repairs
• Familiarity with common residential and commercial irrigation brands and smart-controller technology
• Working knowledge of Pacific Northwest landscapes, seasonal watering needs, and water-efficient irrigation practices
• Ability to document technical findings and explain options clearly to managers and clients
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, dig, kneel, and perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Any required license or certification for regulated testing or specialty work, or the willingness and ability to obtain it
• Strong ownership of safety, workmanship, accurate records, and complete follow-through

• Safety First: We lead with care for our people, our clients, and our community. Everyone goes home safe, every single day.
• Integrity: We do what’s right, not what’s easy.
• Excellence: We build trust by listening, solving, delivering with excellence and commitment to doing it right. Happy clients become loyal partners.
• Teamwork: We win together. No one succeeds alone.
• Growth Mindset: We improve every day and build careers, not just jobs.