Irrigation Technician | Troubleshoot & Optimize (Flexible)

Ruppert Landscape Co; Forestville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 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 for empleo

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co in Forestville, MD is seeking an Irrigation Technician to join our DC/Maryland Maintenance team. The position reports from our Forestville, MD branch and emphasizes routine inspections, troubleshooting, and timely maintenance of commercial irrigation systems.

You will service controllers, valves, timers, and sensors, perform repairs, and provide upgrades tailored to client needs. The role requires on-site work in varying weather and regular documentation of daily activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience performing irrigation maintenance and installation in a commercial or residential environment.
• 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 interact and communicate effectively with clients.
• Familiarity with smartphones and basic computer operations.
• Strong written, verbal and personal communication skills.

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 tools, equipment, and materials are stocked.
• Promote and adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain company vehicles in a safe condition and reflect professional image.
• Effectively manage job hours for assigned tasks.
• Participate in in-house training and continued education.
• Complete daily reports for work completed, including property reports, estimates and timecards daily.

Skills

Irrigation knowledge

Customer communication

Equipment maintenance

Driving license

DOT medical

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Maintenance tools

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Co in Forestville, MD is seeking an Irrigation Technician to join our DC/Maryland Maintenance team. The position reports from our Forestville, MD branch and emphasizes routine inspections, troubleshooting, and timely maintenance of commercial irrigation systems.

You will service controllers, valves, timers, and sensors, perform repairs, and provide upgrades tailored to client needs. The role requires on-site work in varying weather and regular documentation of daily activities.