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Description

Landscape irrigation specialists design, install, and maintain watering systems for gardens, grounds, and landscapes. The work involves assessing sites, laying out and installing systems, trenching, connecting and calibrating components, and troubleshooting and repairing irrigation across varied landscape conditions.

They work for landscaping and irrigation firms. The role suits practical, hands-on people who enjoy outdoor work and combining design with installation, can solve hydraulic and mechanical problems on site, and take satisfaction in building and maintaining the systems that keep landscapes green efficiently.

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Career path

Training time 3–12 months
Training type Apprenticeship
Transition difficulty
5/10 · Moderate
Growth Potential

Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033

2.4%

Entry-level salary

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