Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Year-round work

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible schedule

Family culture

Descripción de la vacante

Ruppert Landscape Co. is hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our Richmond North team. The role supports surrounding Richmond maintenance branches and reports to the Richmond North branch.

Responsibilities include routine irrigation inspections, diagnosing issues, replacing components, and recommending upgrades. You will manage inventory, follow safety protocols, document daily reports, and participate in ongoing training.

Formación

• Experience with irrigation maintenance and installation in commercial/residential environments preferred.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members.
• Must have or be able to pass a DOT physical to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Able to operate basic computer tasks and mobile apps.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated properties.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose irrigation issues and perform repairs.
• Replace or repair components (pipes, sprinkler heads, valves, timers).
• Provide upgrade recommendations tailored to client needs.
• Manage inventory and ensure tools and materials are stocked.

Conocimientos

Irrigation maintenance

Client communication

Valid driver's license

DOT physical capable

Herramientas

Smartphones

Computer literacy

Descripción del empleo

Descripción

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based inLaytonsville, 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 team. This position will report to our Richmond North branch and will support our surrounding Richmond maintenance branches.

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

• Year-round opportunities for employment and no winter layoffs!
• 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

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