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Irrigation technician (landscape & grounds)

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Description

Irrigation technicians install, maintain, and repair watering systems for landscapes and grounds. The work involves installing and connecting irrigation systems, inspecting and troubleshooting them, repairing leaks and faults, and adjusting watering to keep landscapes properly irrigated efficiently.

They work for landscaping and irrigation companies. The role suits practical, hands-on people who enjoy outdoor work and solving mechanical and hydraulic problems, can install and fix systems across varied sites, work efficiently in the field, and combine practical skill with the system knowledge to keep irrigation delivering water where and when it's needed.

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Career path

Training time 0–3 months
Training type On the job
Transition difficulty
3/10 · Low
Growth Potential

Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033

2.4%

Entry-level salary

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