Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On the job training

Paid Time off

Medical benefits with dental andvision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Year-round opportunities foremployment

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our Durham Maintenance team in North Carolina. You will perform inspections, diagnose issues, and repair components for commercial properties, while providing upgrade recommendations to meet client objectives.

The role emphasizes safety, inventory management, and accurate timekeeping, with on-the-job training and opportunities for growth within a family‑oriented company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in irrigation maintenance/installation in commercial/residential settings
• Basic knowledge of construction plans and diagrams
• Irrigation certification(s) preferred
• Experience with servicing, repairing, troubleshooting irrigation systems preferred
• Knowledge of irrigation controllers, timers and sensors preferred
• Strong communication with clients
• Familiarity with smartphones and basic computer operations
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean record
• DOT medical card may be required
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Able 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
• Replace or repair components such as pipes, heads, valves, or timers
• Provide upgrade recommendations tailored to client needs
• Manage irrigation inventory and keep tools organized for efficiency
• Promote safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain company vehicles in safe condition
• Track job hours and complete daily reports

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Client communication

Problem solving

Valid driver’s license

DOT medical card

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Irrigation certification

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Timers

Sensors

Smartphone

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

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

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