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What We Offer

At SavATree, your success is our priority. Here’s how we invest in you:

• Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience, with opportunities for growth as you gain certifications and skills.
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays to support your work/life balance.
• Training & Development: Extensive hands-on training in irrigation systems, turfgrass care, and troubleshooting, plus continuing education support.
• Team & Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-focused culture with opportunities to learn from industry leaders.
• Tools for Success: Access to modern equipment, tools, and training resources to help you grow your career.

Position Summary

As an Irrigation Specialist Trainee at SavATree, you will build expertise in irrigation systems and lawn care through hands-on experience and training. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot water and pressure issues, repair and replace heads, nozzles, and valves, and maintain irrigation systems. Additionally, you’ll gain knowledge of turfgrass types, insects, and diseases.

In this role, you will:
• Work outdoors on beautiful properties to ensure healthy and efficient irrigation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems to meet client needs.
• Learn to identify turfgrass species and common pests or diseases.
• Apply irrigation system knowledge to deliver high-quality service.
• Collaborate with field teams and contribute to delivering outstanding client experiences.

About You

You are:
• Eager to learn and grow within the irrigation and lawn care industry.
• Passionate about working outdoors and solving problems.
• Interested in gaining certifications and advancing your expertise.
• Responsible, independent, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written, to understand and meet client needs.
• Ideally holding a degree in Turf, Entomology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or equivalent experience (preferred but not required).

What is Essential

• Willingness to complete required training to obtain necessary certifications and licenses.
• Desire to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license for operating service vehicles (CDL a plus).
• Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S.

Physical Demands

These physical demands must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties, employees may frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

About SavATree

SavATree was founded 45 years ago with a mission to preserve trees threatened by the gypsy moth epidemic. Since then, we’ve grown into a nationwide leader in tree, shrub, and lawn care services. Unlike companies that focus on removal, our work is rooted in preservation and care.

We are a values-driven organization built on teamwork, integrity, respect, and a relentless commitment to making a positive impact. We invest heavily in training and continuing education so every employee has the tools and opportunities to succeed. That’s why we say: When you work here, you thrive here.

Equal Opportunity

SavATree is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

This position pays between $25-30/hr depending on experience + benefits + PTO and 401K