Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

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 employment opportunities

Job summary

A landscape maintenance company in South Carolina is seeking skilled professionals for irrigation maintenance. Responsibilities include routine inspections, troubleshooting, and inventory management. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of relevant experience, effective communication skills, and a valid driving license. The company offers competitive pay, PTO, medical benefits, and a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in irrigation maintenance or similar fields.
• Possess irrigation certification(s), preferred.
• Valid driving license with a clean record.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical to obtain a DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for commercial properties.
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems.
• Maintain company vehicles to reflect a professional image.
• Provide recommendations for upgrades tailored to clients’ needs and objectives.
• Manage irrigation inventory and ensure tools and materials are stocked.
• Promote and adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete daily reports for work performed, property reports, estimates and timecards.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer interaction

Tools

Irrigation controllers/timers

Troubleshooting

Job description

Position at Ruppert Landscape Maintenance
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 through 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 50 lbs 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