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Median / Average Pay ($)
- $17.30 / hour (BLS.gov) (Agricultural Worker)
- $23.19 / hour (Jooble.org)
- $21.67 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $17.05 / hour (Zippia.com)
Services Provided
- Installation – Setting a new irrigation system in place, such as a sprinkler system and drip irrigation, to ensure that commercial, agricultural, and residential landscape and interior areas (e.g., indoor gardens) receive adequate hydration.
- Repair – Locating damaged or worn areas so they can be fixed or replaced, such as unclogging nozzles or replacing a broken pipe; this also includes maintenance of sensors.
- Maintenance – Performing inspections regularly to optimize water efficiency; sometimes requires light troubleshooting.
- Backflow Prevention – Installing backflow preventers while adhering to local regulations to prevent backflow from contaminating water supplies; includes testing, repairing, or replacing components.
- Agricultural – Designing, installing, and maintaining irrigation systems (such as drip irrigation, pivot systems, or subsurface systems) to keep crops, greenhouses, and landscapes well-irrigated.
- Seasonal Service – Inspecting for damage caused by the elements, winterizing the system (e.g., draining pipes and blowing out remaining debris), or optimizing for warmer weather with spring start-up preparations.
- Water Management – Analyzing an irrigation system to identify efficiency issues and waste, ensuring usage remains as minimal as possible to control utility costs.
- Water Conservation – Using smart irrigation techniques, such as smart controllers, drip irrigation, rain sensors, and high-efficiency nozzles to prevent water waste.