What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at Schendel Lawn and Landscape?
Irrigation Technician – Full-Time, Year-Round
$17.00–$23.00 per hour | Lawrence, KS | Paid Training Benefits
Build your career outdoors with Schendel Lawn & Landscape
Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work? Are you looking for a stable, year-round job with good pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance?
Schendel Lawn & Landscape is looking for an Irrigation Technician to join our Lawrence team.
We provide professional lawn care and landscaping services to residential and commercial customers throughout Lawrence, Topeka, and Manhattan. Our goal is simple: create flourishing outdoor spaces while enriching the lives of our co-workers, customers, and communities.
Whether you already have irrigation experience or you're looking to learn a skilled trade, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
What you'll do
As an Irrigation Technician, you'll work directly with customers and help keep their irrigation systems operating properly throughout the year. Your responsibilities will include:
- Start up, shut down, and winterize irrigation systems
- Diagnose and repair irrigation system problems
- Install new irrigation systems and components
- Perform routine irrigation system maintenance
- Communicate professionally with residential and commercial customers
- Work safely and efficiently in a variety of outdoor environments
- Perform seasonal and off-season duties, including snow removal
What we're looking for
You don't need to be an irrigation expert to join our team. We are willing to train the right person.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a strong, dependable work ethic
- Takes pride in doing quality work
- Is comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions
- Can communicate professionally with customers and co-workers
- Is willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibility
- Has a valid driver's license and a safe driving record
- Has irrigation, lawn care, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, or other skilled-trade experience (a plus, but not required)
What you'll get
This is a full-time, year-round position with opportunities to build a long-term career with a growing company.
Pay: $17.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Referral bonuses
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Ongoing training and skill development
Why Schendel?
At Schendel Lawn & Landscape, you're not just filling a seasonal job. We're looking for people who want to learn, grow, and build a career with us.
You'll have the opportunity to develop valuable irrigation and landscape skills, work with a supportive team, interact with customers, and take on greater responsibility as you grow.
We are committed to providing a safe, positive, and fun working environment where hard work is recognized and good employees have opportunities to advance.
Ready to get started?
If you're dependable, willing to learn, enjoy working outdoors, and want a year-round position with competitive pay, benefits, and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Schendel Lawn & Landscape team!
Schendel Lawn & Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $23