Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance; Forestville (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Medical benefits with dental and vision

401(k) plan

Paid Time off

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

A commercial landscape maintenance company is seeking candidates for an irrigation maintenance role in Forestville, MD. The position includes performing inspections, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring efficient management of equipment and inventory. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in irrigation or a related field and possess strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, medical benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in irrigation maintenance and installation.
• Possess irrigation certification(s) preferred.
• Must have a valid driving license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated commercial properties.
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems.
• Manage irrigation inventory and ensure tools are organized.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance and installation experience

Ability to troubleshoot irrigation systems

Communication skills

Basic computer operations

Job 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.

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 50lbs as 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 and E-verify Employer