Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Family-oriented culture

Year-round opportunities

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co in Charleston, SC, is hiring an Irrigation Technician for our North Charleston Maintenance team. The role focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing commercial irrigation systems with a pay range of $26+ per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications include irrigation maintenance experience, basic plan knowledge, and preferred irrigation certifications. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and be able to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1 year of irrigation maintenance or installation experience in commercial/residential settings, or related mechanical field experience
• Basic knowledge of construction plans/diagrams
• Irrigation certification(s) preferred
• Experience servicing and troubleshooting irrigation systems preferred
• Knowledge of irrigation controllers, timers and sensors preferred
• Strong communication with clients and team
• Valid driving license with clean record for last 3–5 years
• DOT physical ability to obtain medical card
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand, squat, reach, and lift 50 lbs as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated properties.
• Identify and resolve irrigation issues through troubleshooting and diagnosis.
• Replace or repair components such as pipes, sprinkler heads, valves, or timers.
• Provide recommendations for upgrades tailored to clients’ needs.
• Manage irrigation inventory and keep tools and materials stocked.
• Maintain safety protocols and a professional image of the company vehicle.
• Record daily reports including property reports and timecards.

Skills

Irrigation knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Irrigation certification(s)

Tools

Smartphone basics

Computer basics

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 North Charleston Maintenance team.

Pay Range: $26+ per hour, depending on experience.

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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