Irrigation Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage with OT

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 employment opportunities

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co. in Gainesville, VA is seeking an Irrigation Technician to join our Maintenance team. You will perform routine inspections, troubleshoot systems, replace components, and provide client-focused recommendations to meet property objectives.

We offer on-the-job training, competitive hourly wages with overtime, paid time off, medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, and a family-oriented culture with year-round opportunities for employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year irrigation maintenance experience in commercial or residential settings.
• Basic knowledge of construction plans and diagrams.
• Irrigation certification(s) preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and adapt to all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated commercial properties.
• Identify and resolve irrigation system 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 and objectives.
• Manage irrigation inventory and keep tools and materials stocked for efficiency.
• Promote and adhere to safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain company vehicles in a safe condition to reflect a professional image.
• Complete daily reports including property reports, estimates and timecards.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Communication with clients

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Desire to learn

Education

Irrigation certification(s) preferred

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Timers and 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 Gainesville Maintenance team.

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