Irrigation Technician - Field Specialist | Flexible Hours

Ruppert Landscape Co; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Paid Time off

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co in Durham, NC is hiring an Irrigation Technician to support our maintenance team and service surrounding branches in North Carolina. You will perform routine irrigation inspections, diagnose issues, replace components, and provide upgrades tailored to client needs.

The role requires at least 1 year of irrigation maintenance experience, basic knowledge of construction plans, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in all weather.

Qualifications

• 1 year of irrigation maintenance experience in commercial or residential environments or similar in plumbing/HVAC/mechanical fields
• Basic knowledge of construction plans and diagrams
• Possess irrigation certification(s), preferred
• Experience with servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting irrigation systems, preferred
• Knowledge of irrigation controllers, timers and sensors, preferred
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively 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 violations in last 3–5 years
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical for 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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated commercial properties
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems through troubleshooting and diagnosis
• 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 tools and materials are stocked and organized for efficiency
• Promote and adhere to safety protocols by ensuring a safe working environment
• Maintain company vehicles in a safe condition
• Effectively manage job hours for assigned tasks
• Participate in in-house training and continued education
• Complete daily reports including property reports, estimates and timecards

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Customer communication

Teamwork

Driving license

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Education

Irrigation certification(s)

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Timers

Sensors

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Co in Durham, NC is hiring an Irrigation Technician to support our maintenance team and service surrounding branches in North Carolina. You will perform routine irrigation inspections, diagnose issues, replace components, and provide upgrades tailored to client needs.

The role requires at least 1 year of irrigation maintenance experience, basic knowledge of construction plans, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in all weather.