Irrigation Technician

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance•Richmond, VA

16d

About The Position

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. We are hiring for an Irrigation Technician to join our team. This position will report to our Richmond North branch and will support our surrounding Richmond maintenance branches.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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