Description
At Lovett, our campus is more than a backdrop - it is an active part of the learning environment, and the Grounds team plays a vital role in keeping it beautiful, safe, and sustainable. Our Irrigation Technician is the expert who ensures every green space across campus thrives, stewarding our water resources with skill and intention. If you take pride in your craft, care about sustainability, and want your work to have a visible impact every single day, this is the role for you.
Classification: Full-Time, 12-month staff position
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule:6:30a to 3:00p
Reports To: Grounds Manager
Who You Are
A reliable and detail-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces
A proactive problem-solver who can identify issues and implement effective solutions
A collaborative team member who communicates clearly and works well with others
Committed to sustainability and responsible resource management
Adaptable and willing to work in a dynamic outdoor environment
What You Bring
Certification in irrigation management or equivalent hands-on experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in landscape irrigation, with increasing responsibility preferred
Working knowledge of central irrigation control systems (experience with Rain Bird IQ preferred)
Familiarity with irrigation best practices, safety standards, and water conservation techniques
Ability to operate relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively
Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with industry standards
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, talk, and hear
Occasionally required to climb or balance
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain
Noise level ranges from moderate to loud
Why Lovett?
Our Community
Join a faculty of passionate educators who genuinely care about one another and the students we serve. You'll be part of a collaborative culture where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is supported.
Our Commitment to Whole-Child Education
At Lovett, we educate the whole child - mind, body, and spirit. The work that we do is integral to this mission, ensuring every student has access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.
Our Beautiful Campus
Work in a stunning setting with state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire learning and community.
Professional Growth
Engage in meaningful professional development throughout the school year and summer. We invest in our staff because we know that when teachers grow, students flourish.
Benefits & Compensation
The Lovett School offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and tuition remission benefits.
True to our core value of Belonging, The Lovett School is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that reflects the world our students will inherit. We actively seek candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about our mission to develop students of honor, faith, and wisdom. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and post-offer drug screening.
