Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family culture

Year-round opportunities

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Irrigation Technician to join our Panama City Maintenance team. You will perform routine inspections, diagnose issues, and repair irrigation components for commercial properties in the area.

The role requires basic to intermediate knowledge of irrigation systems, the ability to communicate with clients, and willingness to participate in in-house training and safety protocols. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year of irrigation maintenance or installation experience in commercial/residential settings
• Possess irrigation certification(s) preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record
• Ability to operate in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication with clients and team members

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated properties
• Troubleshoot and diagnose irrigation system issues
• Replace or repair components such as pipes, sprinkler heads, valves, or timers
• Provide upgrade recommendations tailored to client needs
• Maintain inventory and ensure tools and materials are stocked

Skills

Communication

Valid driver's license

Heavy lifting

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Timers

Sensors

Job description

Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Position Title: Irrigation Technician

Location: Panama City, FL, United States

Job Category: Landscape Maintenance

State: Florida

City: Panama City

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 Panama City Maintenance team.

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 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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI286374258