Irrigation Technician - Commercial Systems, PTO & Benefits

Ruppert Landscape Co; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits with dental and visão

401(k) plan

Paid Time off

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co. is hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our Gainesville Maintenance team in Virginia. You will perform routine irrigation inspections, troubleshoot issues, and replace components to keep commercial properties irrigated and compliant with safety protocols.

Responsibilities include inventory management, on-site problem solving, and providing recommendations for upgrades. We value safety, reliability, and clear communication with clients, with on-going training and

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 smartphones 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 50lbs as needed.

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 through 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.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Client communication

Valid driving license

DOT physical eligibility

Work in all weather

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Co. is hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our Gainesville Maintenance team in Virginia. You will perform routine irrigation inspections, troubleshoot issues, and replace components to keep commercial properties irrigated and compliant with safety protocols.

Responsibilities include inventory management, on-site problem solving, and providing recommendations for upgrades. We value safety, reliability, and clear communication with clients, with on-going training and