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Irrigation Technician

Perficut
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Position Overview

The Irrigation Technician is a production role in the field of Irrigation Maintenance. The employee spends most of the time in the field working with another technician or by themselves. The employee in this role will primarily focus on troubleshooting and repairing irrigation systems.

Benefits

  • On-the-job training provided
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
  • Support for getting your backflow certification
  • 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
  • Uniforms and equipment provided
  • Paid holidays and PTO package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program available

Day-to-Day Stuff

  • Performs general troubleshooting and repairs on Irrigation systems.
  • Daily paperwork completed and turned in properly.
  • Daily job material management and tracking.
  • Job production and quality control according to route schedule and company standards.
  • Effectively communicate with the public, manager, crew leader, and site workers.
  • Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with safety and quality standards. Perform just-in-time, light maintenance on equipment, as needed in the field.
  • Exposure to physical elements including heat and cold, and other potential hazardous materials with the use of personal protective equipment according to procedures.
  • Accurately record hours worked daily, in accordance with expectations.
  • Meet deadlines and follow instructions and expectations expressed by manager.
  • Assisting in other departments as needed.
  • Performs snow removal, ice treatment and salting during winter season

Characteristics Needed to Succeed

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to be added onto company’s auto insurance policy.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Achieves any department required certification within 90 days of placement, i.e. backflow certification.
  • Knowledge and experience with irrigation equipment and tools, meeting operational safety and quality standards or the ability to quickly learn and follow expectations.
  • Preferred knowledge of occupational safety hazards and necessary safety precautions and regulations.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
  • Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed.

Physical Demands

Required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Lift and carry weights ranging from 0 to 25 pounds with frequency
  • Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 26 to 60 pounds.
  • Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping
  • Frequent standing
  • Occasional operation of equipment
  • Occasional sitting, climbing and reaching above shoulder height
  • Frequent repetitive hand movements/grasping
  • Good vision, corrected to normal
  • Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand required information and to perform job duties
  • Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in each work environment will vary and could sporadically be loud.

The Perficut Way…

At Perficut, your success is our success, and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference, this is the place for you! Our dedicated team of inspired individuals makes working here a great career experience, where your ideas and efforts count towards endless opportunities.

Interested? Great – Simply click on the ‘Apply for this Job’ link and take steps to change your tomorrow!

Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required

Proof of employment eligibility is required

Perficut is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

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