Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid Time off

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is looking for an Irrigation Technician for our DC/Maryland Maintenance team. Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, troubleshooting irrigation systems, and managing inventory.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, on-the-job training, and a family-oriented company culture. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in irrigation or similar fields, possesses irrigation certification(s), and is able to communicate effectively with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in irrigation maintenance or similar fields.
• Must possess a valid driving license with a clean record.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated properties.
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems.
• Manage irrigation inventory and tools.
• Complete daily reports for work done.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Construction plans knowledge

Time management

Education

Irrigation certification(s)

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 for an Irrigation Technician to join our DC/Maryland Maintenance team. The position will report out of our Forestville, MD branch.

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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