Irrigation Technician - Year-Round Opportunities & Benefits

Ruppert Landscape Co; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round work

Overtime pay

On the job training

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Flexible work-life balance

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co is hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our Richmond North branch, supporting surrounding maintenance teams. The role focuses on routine irrigation inspections, troubleshooting, and on-site repairs to serve commercial properties efficiently.

The candidate will troubleshoot systems, replace components, manage inventories, and adhere to safety standards while providing clear reports and timecards daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year irrigation maintenance/installation experience in commercial or residential settings.
• Basic knowledge of construction plans and diagrams.
• Irrigation certification(s) preferred.
• Experience with servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of irrigation controllers, timers and sensors.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients; strong communication skills.
• Must have valid driving license with clean record.
• DOT physical ability to obtain DOT medical card.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions; lift 50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated properties.
• Identify and resolve irrigation issues through troubleshooting and diagnosis.
• Replace or repair components (pipes, sprinkler heads, valves, timers).
• Provide upgrade recommendations tailored to client needs.
• Manage irrigation inventory; keep tools and materials stocked.
• Maintain safety protocols and a professional image of the company.
• Complete daily reports including property reports, estimates and timecards.

Skills

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

DOT medical eligibility

Ability to lift 50 lbs

On-site problem-solving

Weather adaptability

Education

Irrigation certification

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Co is hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our Richmond North branch, supporting surrounding maintenance teams. The role focuses on routine irrigation inspections, troubleshooting, and on-site repairs to serve commercial properties efficiently.

The candidate will troubleshoot systems, replace components, manage inventories, and adhere to safety standards while providing clear reports and timecards daily.