Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible schedule

Family culture

Year-round work

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co in Nashville is seeking an Irrigation Technician to join our maintenance team. You will perform routine inspections, troubleshoot systems, and support installation efforts to maintain commercial properties.

This role offers on-site work, competitive pay, overtime, and on-the-job training with opportunities for advancement, plus health benefits and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year irrigation maintenance/installation experience in commercial or residential settings
• Basic reading of construction plans/diagrams
• Irrigation controllers, timers and sensors knowledge preferred
• Experience with servicing, repairing, troubleshooting irrigation systems preferred
• Ability to communicate with clients effectively
• Must have valid driver's license with clean record and able to pass DOT medical card

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections on designated properties
• Identify and resolve irrigation issues through troubleshooting and diagnosis
• On-site problem solving and component replacement (pipes, sprinkler heads, valves, timers)
• Provide upgrade recommendations tailored to client needs
• Manage irrigation inventory and keep tools organized for efficiency
• Maintain safety protocols and safe vehicle condition
• Record daily reports including property reports, estimates and timecards

Skills

Irrigation inspection

Troubleshooting

Field communication

DOT physical

Valid driver's license

Weather endurance

Job description

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.

We are hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our Nashville Maintenance team.

Pay Range

$45,000 - $55,000 annually, depending on experience.

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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