Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Co; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

On the job training

Paid Time off

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Year-round opportunities

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co in Laytonsville, MD is hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our DC/Maryland Maintenance team. The position reports out of our Forestville, MD branch and involves on-site irrigation inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs for commercial properties.

The role requires at least 1 year of irrigation experience, strong communication with clients, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. A valid driver's license and DOT medical card may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience irrigation maintenance in commercial or residential settings.
• Basic knowledge of plans/diagrams and irrigation systems.
• Irrigation certification(s) preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated properties.
• Identify and resolve irrigation system issues through troubleshooting.
• Replace or repair components (pipes, sprinklers, valves, timers).
• Provide upgrades recommendations tailored to clients' needs.
• Manage inventory and stay organized for efficiency.
• Maintain safe work environment and company vehicles.
• Complete daily reports including property reports and timecards.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Client communication

Driving license

DOT medical card

Weather tolerance

Tech literacy

Physical stamina

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

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity andE-verifyEmployer