Irrigation Service Technician

Service Technician - No Experience Necessary

Are you looking to start an exciting career in the trades? Something where you can use your hands, get dirty, and feel accomplished at the end of the day? Maybe you already have irrigation experience and you are looking to find a “home” where you can grow your career? New or experienced, we want you to join our team at Thirsty Turf Irrigation!

The Role: A successful Service Technician (ST) will utilize their strong mechanical aptitude to complete irrigation system maintenance, repairs, and installations with a consistently high level of accuracy. A ST understands how to balance exceptional customer care, quality workmanship, and efficiency in order to meet customer needs, but also keep the schedule running smoothly. Service technicians thrive on working “alone” when the task is at hand, but can courteously and professionally communicate statuses, updates, and sales opportunities to both customers and team members throughout the day. Being flexible and able to adapt to the unknown is key for day to day operations in this role.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A positive attitude that fosters teamwork, encouragement, and growth.
• A friendly, professional demeanor in all written and verbal communications.
• The ability to build strong relationships with customers, teammates, and vendors in person, or over the phone.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• A high level of autonomy and resourcefulness.
• A willingness and ability to learn new software, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• A strong understanding of irrigation maintenance, service, and installation practices and techniques, preferred.
• A strong understanding of irrigation parts and equipment, preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• 2 years of Irrigation Service and/or installation experience, preferred. Willing to train the right candidate.

Education: High school diploma or GED, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Able to walk, bend, crouch, crawl, dig, rake etc. for an entire shift.

Salary & Pay:

• $22.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE
• Annual bonus

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Job Type & Hours:

• Monday through Friday? Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays April through May and October through November?
• Full time, year round OR full-time, April through November annually.

Why Thirsty Turf?

Thirsty Turf Irrigation, Inc. is Maine's largest and locally owned irrigation company. With a passionate, well-educated team of industry-certified professionals, we continue to provide the highest-quality service to our customers year after year.

Culture is very important to us. Be part of a team that appreciates you, where you can create your own opportunities! We are a fast paced, energetic, family-friendly company committed to helping others personally develop to become the very best version of themselves, in a safe and pleasant environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Tips

Work Location: Multiple locations