Irrigation Divisional Manager & Lead Technician

Goodhouse•Grain Valley, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees year-round operations across residential and commercial properties. Demands extensive multi-year field experience in standard irrigation systems, complex pump setups, winter snow labor, and seasonal Christmas light installations. Responsible for hands-on technical work, seasonal turn-ons/turn-offs, crew scheduling, client management, and team leadership.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on commercial and residential irrigation experience, plus proven experience in winter snow labor and custom holiday lighting installation.
Deep understanding of pump mechanics (centrifugal, submersible, booster, VFDs), backflow preventers, smart controllers, two-wire systems, and manual snow management equipment.
Route scheduling, material estimation, low-voltage electrical diagnostics (24V wiring, solenoids), and heavy pipe fitting (PVC, Poly).
Strong verbal communication for client-facing work with homeowners and property managers, plus proven ability to direct and mentor field crews.
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, ability to lift 50+ lbs, comfortable working on ladders/rooflines for light installs, and stamina for outdoor physical labor in extreme winter weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

State backflow tester license or IA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, audit, and repair high-volume commercial properties (HOAs, corporate parks) and residential landscapes (drip lines, spray/rotor zones).
Operate, prime, and troubleshoot centrifugal, submersible, booster, and VFD pump stations, including intake screens, relays, and pressure switches.
Lead spring turn-ons (pressurization, pump priming, controller setup) and fall winterizations (high-CFM compressor blow-outs, pump drainage).
Rapidly locate and fix hydraulic failures, mainline leaks, low-voltage electrical shorts (24V wiring, solenoids), and two-wire decoder systems.
Direct and execute commercial and residential snow removal labor (shoveling, snow blowing, sidewalk clearing, and de-icing).
Oversee design, roofline installation, removal, and storage of custom Christmas light displays.
Build daily service routes across all seasons, manage inventory, enforce safety protocols, and direct field crews.
Provide professional customer service to homeowners and commercial property managers, offering clear technical explanations and accurate quotes.