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Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Durham-Chapel Hill.

A standing, credential-verified Commercial Irrigation pipeline for Durham-Chapel Hill contractors - built around the roles that actually matter in this market, real wage data, and the free resources below.

Positions we recruit for in Durham-Chapel Hill.

The same standing pipeline we maintain nationally for Commercial Irrigation, sourced against Durham-Chapel Hill-based and Durham-Chapel Hill-adjacent candidates.

Irrigation Technician / Installer

BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers; no dedicated BLS code for irrigation installation specifically

Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers; CIT is an Irrigation Association credential, not a separate BLS occupation

Irrigation System Designer

BLS 17-1012 - Landscape Architects is the nearest tracked occupation; the working credential is the Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation Designer (CID)

Backflow Prevention Specialist

BLS 47-2152 - Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters; backflow/cross-connection testing runs on the ASSE 5110 credential

Irrigation Service / Repair Technician

BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers

Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead

BLS 37-1012 - First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Irrigation Project Manager

BLS 11-9021 - Construction Managers; bid-to-build oversight on irrigation and site-water scopes

Irrigation Estimator

BLS 13-1051 - Cost Estimators; irrigation takeoffs and bid pricing

Smart / Controller Systems Technician

BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers is the nearest tracked occupation; no dedicated BLS code exists for irrigation-automation specialists

Landscape Water Management Auditor

BLS 37-3011 - Grounds Maintenance Workers is the nearest tracked occupation; the working credential is the Irrigation Association's CLIA, recognized by EPA WaterSense

What Commercial Irrigation roles earn.

National BLS-sourced medians: Grounds Maintenance Workers (SOC 37-3011, the nearest match for irrigation technicians) $39,150/yr ($18.82/hr); Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152, the backflow-specialist proxy) $63,800/yr ($30.67/hr). Most of the specialized irrigation credentials above (CIT, CID, CLIA) are Irrigation Association or EPA WaterSense credentials layered on these base occupations, not separate BLS categories - we say so directly. These are national figures; the free Salary Guide below has the full breakdown.

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Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Durham-Chapel Hill.

What Commercial Irrigation positions does My Trade Talent recruit for in Durham-Chapel Hill?

We maintain a standing pipeline across 10 Commercial Irrigation roles in the Durham-Chapel Hill market - from Irrigation Technician / Installer through Landscape Water Management Auditor. See the full breakdown above.

What do Commercial Irrigation roles pay in Durham-Chapel Hill?

National BLS-sourced medians: Grounds Maintenance Workers (SOC 37-3011, the nearest match for irrigation technicians) $39,150/yr ($18.82/hr); Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152, the backflow-specialist proxy) $63,800/yr ($30.67/hr). Most of the specialized irrigation credentials above (CIT, CID, CLIA) are Irrigation Association or EPA WaterSense credentials layered on these base occupations, not separate BLS categories - we say so directly. These are national figures; the free Salary Guide below has the full breakdown.

Do you screen for EPA WaterSense-recognized auditors?

Yes - Landscape Water Management Auditors holding the Irrigation Association's CLIA credential (recognized by EPA WaterSense) are part of our pipeline.

How fast can My Trade Talent fill a Commercial Irrigation role in Durham-Chapel Hill?

Time to fill depends on the specific role and how credential-scarce it is locally, but our standing Commercial Irrigation pipeline means most Durham-Chapel Hill searches start with a first slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours rather than a cold posting.

Every hire from zero is a tax on your team.

Every week a seat sits open in Durham-Chapel Hill, the rest of your crew is covering for it. Let's build your Commercial Irrigation pipeline.

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