Irrigation Technician

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.

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 50 lbs as 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 and E-verify Employer*