Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Overtime

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Flexible schedule

Family culture

Year-round work

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co in Forestville, MD seeks an Irrigation Technician to join the DC/Maryland Maintenance team, reporting from the Forestville branch. Responsibilities include inspections, troubleshooting, and on-site repairs for commercial properties.

The role emphasizes safety, client interaction, and daily reporting, with on-the-job training and potential certification advancement. Competitive wage with overtime and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year irrigation maintenance/installation experience.
• Basic knowledge of construction plans/diagrams.
• Irrigation certification(s) preferred.
• Experience servicing and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of irrigation controllers, timers and sensors.
• Strong communication with clients.
• Proficient with smartphones and basic computer tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must pass a DOT physical to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Able to work in all weather and lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for commercial properties.
• Identify and resolve irrigation issues via troubleshooting.
• Diagnose problems on site and work through process of elimination.
• Replace or repair pipes, sprinkler heads, valves, or timers.
• Provide upgrade recommendations tailored to client needs.
• Manage irrigation inventory and keep tools organized.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain vehicle condition.
• Accurately record daily property reports, estimates, and timecards.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Driving license

DOT physical eligibility

Weather endurance

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Job description

Description

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

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity andE-verifyEmployer