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Field Service Technician - Irrigation

Davis & Shirtliff Group
Nairobi Posted Oct 9, 2026
On-site

About this role

Field Service Technician - Irrigation

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, service, test and maintain equipment and systems at customer sites.
  • Diagnose faults systematically, identify root causes and implement corrective action.
  • Verify equipment and system performance after repairs, maintenance or commissioning.
  • Attend to service requests within agreed timelines and minimize repeat visits through effective first-time resolution.
  • Prepare accurate service, maintenance, commissioning and inspection reports, including equipment condition, work performed, parts used, recommendations and customer sign-off.
  • Capture field activities using the Company’s service management and digital field-service systems.
  • Provide professional technical advice and explain faults, corrective actions, operating requirements and recommendations to customers.
  • Identify and report additional repair, maintenance, replacement, upgrade and service opportunities.
  • Coordinate or provide technical direction to assistants, subcontractors and other site personnel where required.
  • Maintain and account for assigned tools, test equipment, spare parts, consumables and company vehicles.
  • Comply with Company procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, environmental standards, warranty procedures and technical protocols.
  • Work collaboratively with Sales, Projects, Service and other technical teams.
  • Maintain positive customer relationships and represent the D&S brand professionally.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A higher Diploma/Diploma in Water, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification from a recognised institution

  • At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in irrigation, pumping systems or a related field-service environment.

  • Practical experience in irrigation system installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.

  • Good understanding of irrigation pumping systems, filtration, valves, pipelines and control systems.

  • Practical experience with drip, sprinkler, pop-up and other irrigation systems.

  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation pumps, filters, valves, pipelines, control systems and associated equipment.

  • Good understanding of hydraulics, flow, pressure, pump performance and irrigation system operation.

  • A valid driving license and willingness to travel extensively for field assignments.

  • Critical Competencies

  • Experience with fertigation and irrigation automation systems.

  • Experience in solar-powered irrigation and pumping systems.

  • EPRA Electrical C1/C2 or Solar T2/T3 qualification, or equivalent practical installation experience.

  • Practical plumbing, pipework installation and hydraulic system skills.

  • Experience with irrigation system performance assessment, optimization and preventive maintenance.

  • Check how your CV matches this job

  • Deadline: Oct 23, 2026

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