Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

A leading landscape maintenance company is seeking an Irrigation Technician in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves performing inspections and maintaining irrigation systems for commercial properties. Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, and a family-oriented culture with a flexible work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in irrigation maintenance or related fields.
• Must possess irrigation certification(s) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for commercial properties.
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems.
• Manage irrigation inventory and promote safety protocols.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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Location: Jacksonville, FL

Compensation: $20.00–$25.00 per hour.

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape maintenance and construction company headquartered in Laytonsville, MD with a multi‑state presence. We are a privately and employee‑owned specialty contractor focused on opportunities for our people, customer care, and stewardship of the environment and community.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated commercial properties.
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems through troubleshooting and diagnosis.
• Problem‑solve 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 all necessary tools, equipment, and materials are fully stocked and systematically organized for maximum job efficiency.
• Promote and adhere to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Maintain company vehicles in safe condition to reflect the company’s professional image.
• Effectively manage job hours for assigned tasks.
• Participate in in‑house training and continued education.
• Complete daily reports for work completed, including property reports, estimates, and timecards.

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 smartphones and basic computer operations.
• Strong written, verbal, and personal communication skills.
• Valid driving license with a clean record, no major violations in the last 3–5 years.
• Must 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 a minimum of 50 lb as needed.

What We Provide

• Competitive hourly wage and overtime.
• Medical benefits with dental and vision.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible work/life balance.
• Family‑oriented company culture.

Seniority level: Entry level.

Employment type: Full‑time.

Job function: Management and Manufacturing.

Industries: Construction.

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E‑verify Employer.

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