At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and execute irrigation systems while ensuring the health of plants and landscapes.
- Company: Join Blue Jay Irrigation, a leader in landscape and irrigation solutions.
- Benefits: Earn $37/hour with full-time hours and permanent employment.
- Other info: Work in diverse environments, from urban homes to golf courses.
- Why this job: Make a difference in outdoor spaces and work with nature every day.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in landscaping or irrigation required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- irrigation technician (except agriculture)
- Posted on August 05, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details
- Blue Jay Irrigation
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- Job details
- Location London , ON N6H 5L9
- Salary 37.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day, Shift
- Starts as soon as possible
- Source Job Bank #3639666
- Overview
- Languages
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
- Odours
- All weather conditions
- Work setting
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Greenhouse
- Various locations
- Lawn care company
- Nursery - horticulture
- Willing to relocate
- Landscape contractor
- Golf course
- Residential
- Hotel, motel, resort
- Private company, corporation or industry
Responsibilities
- Tasks
- Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
- Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
- Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
- Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
- Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
- Write specifications
- Survey and assess designated sites
- Prepare contracts and tenders
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
- Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
- Assess the health of lawns
- Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes
- Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
- Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
- Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
- Plant and move trees
- Tree removal
Experience and specialization
- Landscaping experience
- Residential projects
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Park and recreation sites
- Restoration and preservation projects
- Cemetery or crematorium
- Sports field
- Automated irrigation system
- Fieldstone paths
- Interlocking brick
- Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
- Poured concrete
- Retaining walls
- Irrigation and drainage
- Area of specialization
- Landscape construction
- Hydroponic culture
- Horticultural consulting
- Plant knowledge and identification
- Horticulture
- Additional information
- Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety harness
- Gloves
- Mask
- Safety vest
- Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application.
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irrigation technician (except agriculture) employer: Blue Jay Irrigation
Blue Jay Irrigation is an excellent employer that values its team members by offering a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth in the vibrant city of London, ON. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, a commitment to sustainability, and the chance to work on diverse projects that make a real impact in the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises innovation and efficiency in irrigation solutions.
We think you need these skills to ace irrigation technician (except agriculture)
Blueprint Interpretation
Landscape Planning
Plant Knowledge and Identification
Irrigation System Installation
Pesticide Application
Tree Pruning Techniques
Site Assessment
