Irrigation Technician

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Location:

Orlando, FL

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape maintenance and construction company, privately and employee‑owned, headquartered in Laytonsville, MD, with a multi‑state presence. 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 currently hiring for an Irrigation Technician to join our Orlando Maintenance branch.

Salary range: $45‑60k, depending on experience.

• Perform routine irrigation inspections for designated commercial properties
• Identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems through troubleshooting and diagnosis
• Problem‑solve while on site using a 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 the company's 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

• 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 smartphones and basic computer operations
• Strong written, verbal and personal communication skills
• Must have a valid driving licence, with a clean record, no major violation in the last 3 to 5 years
• Must 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 a minimum of 50 lbs as needed

• 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