Irrigation Technician

About the role

Ruppert Landscape is hiring an Irrigation Technician to join our Panama City Maintenance team. We are a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company with a multi-state presence and a small company feel, dedicated to providing opportunities for our people, taking care of our customers, and being 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
• Problem-solve 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 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
• Actively participate in in-house training and continued education
• Complete daily reports for work completed, including property reports, estimates, and timecards

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of 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
• Valid driving license with a clean record (no major violations in the last 3 to 5 years)
• Must 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 a minimum of 50 lbs as needed

Benefits

• 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