What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at Mears Lawn & Landscape?
Experienced Techs Wanted | Stable Company, Career Advancement, No Micromanaging
Mears Lawn & Landscape is hiring an experienced Irrigation Technician to support day-to-day irrigation operations. If you’re looking for steady, year-round work, autonomy in your day, and a company that values your skills and long-term growth, this role is worth your attention.
We’re a family-owned company with a strong reputation in Kansas City, and we’re intentional about doing things the right way. This isn’t a high-pressure, micromanaged environment. It’s a place where skilled technicians are trusted, supported, and given room to grow.
Why This Role Is Different
We’re building something solid and sustainable, not a churn-and-burn operation. If you’ve felt undervalued, overworked, or stuck without a clear path forward, this role offers stability, respect, and opportunity.
- Year-round guaranteed salary
- Company truck you can take home
- Autonomy to manage your own day
- Clear, documented career path with room to grow
- Seasonal variety with a busy irrigation season and steady off-season work
- Family-owned company that values people, not just production
- Leadership that listens, supports, and invests in you
What You’ll Be Doing
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain irrigation systems for residential and commercial properties
- Perform seasonal start-ups and shut-downs during peak irrigation seasons
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers regarding irrigation services and recommendations, including in-person and phone conversations as well as written visit recap emails following service visits
- Manage your daily schedule while coordinating with the office team to meet service and scheduling expectations
- Assist with irrigation installs, system improvements, and upgrades as needed
- Support seasonal workload demands, including longer days during start-up and shut-down periods
- Participate in winter operations such as snow removal and related seasonal services
- Handle tools, materials, and parts efficiently and accurately
- Maintain service notes, documentation, and job records
Most days include irrigation repairs, system troubleshooting, customer communication, and independent field work with team support. Workload increases during peak irrigation seasons and balances out with steady winter work.
What We’re Looking For
Required
- Hands-on experience servicing and repairing irrigation systems
- Self-starter who can manage time and workload independently
- Strong communication skills with customers and internal teams
- Detail-oriented and organized with job documentation and materials
- Willingness to work Saturdays during peak seasons, especially start-up and shut-down
- Willingness to assist with snow removal during winter months
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Preferred (Not Required)
- Irrigation certification or backflow experience, or willingness to obtain
- Experience with irrigation installs and system upgrades
- Familiarity with Kansas City irrigation systems and seasonal needs
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Increased physical demands and hours during peak irrigation seasons
- Frequent driving throughout the Kansas City area
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Regular walking, standing, bending, and use of hand tools
Pay & Benefits
- $60,000 – $80,000 per year, based on experience
- Company vehicle provided, take-home truck
- IRA with 3% company match
- Health insurance options available
- Tuition reimbursement and additional benefits based on experience
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your resume. We look forward to learning more about you.
Mears Lawn & Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in working at Mears Lawn & Landscape?
- How many years of irrigation experience do you have?
- What type of irrigation experience do you have? List all.
Examples include: Turn-ons, winterizations, repairs, troubleshooting, backflow testing, installations.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000