Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Paid Time off

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co in Durham, NC is hiring an Irrigation Technician to support our maintenance team and service surrounding branches in North Carolina. You will perform routine irrigation inspections, diagnose issues, replace components, and provide upgrades tailored to client needs.

The role requires at least 1 year of irrigation maintenance experience, basic knowledge of construction plans, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in all weather.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated commercial properties
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems through troubleshooting and diagnosis
• 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 tools and materials are stocked and organized for efficiency
• Promote and adhere to safety protocols by ensuring a safe working environment
• Maintain company vehicles in a safe condition
• Effectively manage job hours for assigned tasks
• Participate in in-house training and continued education
• Complete daily reports including property reports, estimates and timecards

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Customer communication

Teamwork

Driving license

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Education

Irrigation certification(s)

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Timers

Sensors

Job description

Descripción

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based inLaytonsville, 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 Durham Maintenance team and help service the surrounding branches in North Carolina.

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