Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On the job training

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k)

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented culture

Year-round opportunities

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Irrigation Technician to join our DC/Maryland Maintenance team, reporting out of the Forestville, MD branch.

You will perform routine irrigation inspections, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs to ensure reliable operation for designated commercial properties. The role requires 1 year of irrigation experience, basic ability to read plans, and a valid driver's license. We offer on-the-job training, benefits, and year-round opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of irrigation maintenance/installation experience in commercial or residential settings or similar mechanical trades
• Basic knowledge of construction plans/diagrams
• Irrigation certification(s) preferred
• Experience servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting irrigation systems preferred
• Familiarity with irrigation controllers, timers and sensors preferred
• Strong communication with clients
• Valid driving license with clean record (no major violations in last 3–5 years)
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 lbs as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated properties
• Identify and resolve irrigation system issues through troubleshooting
• Replace or repair components such as pipes, sprinkler heads, valves or timers
• Provide upgrade recommendations tailored to client needs
• Manage irrigation inventory and ensure tools/equipment are stocked

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Client communication

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

DOT medical card (noting requirement)

Tools

Irrigation controllers/timers/sensors

Job description

Descripción

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

We are hiring for an Irrigation Technician to join our DC/Maryland Maintenance team. The position will report out of our Forestville, MD branch.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated commercial properties
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems through troubleshooting and diagnosis
• Ability to problem solve while on site though process of elimination
• Replace or repair components, such as pipes, sprinkler heads, valves, or timers
• Provide recommendations for upgrades tailored to clients’ needs and objectives
• Manage irrigation inventory, ensuring that all necessary tools, equipment, and materials are fully stocked and systematically organized for maximum job efficiency
• Promote and adhere to safety protocols by ensuring a safe working environment
• Maintain company vehicles in a safe condition to reflect company's professional image
• Effectively manage job hours for assigned tasks
• Actively participate with in-house training and continued education
• Complete daily reports for work completed to include property reports, estimates and timecards daily

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience performing irrigation maintenance and installation in a commercial or residential environment, or similar experience in plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical fields
• Basic knowledge of construction plans and diagrams
• Possess irrigation certification(s), preferred
• Experience with servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting commercial/residential irrigation systems, preferred
• Knowledge of irrigation controllers, timers and sensors, preferred
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with clients
• Familiarity with smart phones and basic computer operations
• Strong written, verbal and personal communication skills
• Must have a valid driving license, with a clean record, no major violation in the last 3 to 5 years
• Much have or be able to pass a DOT physical to obtain a DOT medical card
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand, squat, reach for long periods and lift minimum 50lbsas needed

What we provide:

• Competitive hourly wage and overtime
• On the job training
• Paid Time off
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture
• Year-round opportunities for employment

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