Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Orlando, Pratt Place (FL, CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscape maintenance is seeking an Irrigation Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing routine inspections, troubleshooting, and maintaining irrigation systems for commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have experience in irrigation maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. The company values a family-oriented culture and offers competitive wages along with medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, and a flexible work/life balance. If you are passionate about landscaping and ready to contribute to a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in irrigation maintenance or related fields.
• Valid driving license with a clean record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot irrigation systems.
• Manage inventory and ensure tools and materials are stocked.
• Complete daily reports and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Irrigation Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Irrigation Certification

Tools

Irrigation Controllers

Sprinkler Heads

Valves

Timers

Job description

Description

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape maintenance and construction company combined as a privately and employee-owned specialty contractor. Headquartered in Laytonsville, MD with a multi-state presence with 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.

Irrigation Technician

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
• Must 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
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer