What is a sprinkler repair technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a sprinkler repair technician

1. Explore sprinkler repair technician education requirements

   Most common sprinkler repair technician degrees

   High School Diploma

   42.3 %

   Associate

   23.8 %

   Bachelor's

   20.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific sprinkler repair technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Fire Protection	50.94%
   Plumbing	11.95%
   NFPA	11.90%
   Sprinklers	5.08%
   Service Calls	3.47%

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3. Complete relevant sprinkler repair technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sprinkler repair technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a sprinkler repair technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sprinkler repair technician resumes.

4. Research sprinkler repair technician duties and responsibilities

   • Lead small teams in the development and installation of residential and commercial electrical and HVAC systems to include smart home systems.
   • dig trenches, install sprinkers pipes and wire timers and gound plumbing
   • Use excavators and trenchers to dig lines for laying irrigation pipes.
   • Use hand and power tools to dig trenches and lay PVC and other pipes for landscape and sprinkler systems.

5. Get sprinkler repair technician experience

   Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a sprinkler repair technician. The most common roles before becoming a sprinkler repair technician include cashier, server team lead and maintenance technician.

6. Apply for sprinkler repair technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a sprinkler repair technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams