Irrigation Manager

LMC•Houston, TX

About The Position

Lawn Management Company (LMC) is searching for an Irrigation Manger for its North Houston branch . Reporting to the Branch Manager, this position will manage the Irrigation Department including but not limited to scheduling, time-entry, crew management, diagnosing and repair, purchasing, job management, safety, project design and estimating. This is a Full-time position, with typical hours being 6am to 3:30pm, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. In addition to receiving a base pay and being benefit eligible, this role qualifies for annual incentive pay as well as a company vehicle. LMC is a company steeped in well-developed values and is ready and willing to invest in our employees and support a long-term career path for those that join us! About LMC: Since 1980, Lawn Management Company has been recognized as a leader in commercial landscape management in the greater Houston, Texas region. Simply put, no one else delivers service and value like we do! LMC offers comprehensive commercial landscape services. From planning and design to installation, management, and irrigation. We welcome employees to grow with us and have a long-term career by providing on-going training and professional advancement opportunities. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings plan, paid time off and company car, cell phone and computer. #INDLMC

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in irrigation, including lead/supervisory experience
Excellent communication skills required, with ability to speak Spanish and English being ideal
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening
Strong leadership skills with ability to direct and instruct others
Comfortable using computers and other forms of technology is needed; ASPIRE expereince is a plus
Shares in company values and can demonstrate those in the field

Nice To Haves

Irrigation and backflow license is strongly preferred; must be obtained during employment if not

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair over 350 commercial properties in the greater Houston area
Oversee scheduling of inspections, bids, and repairs to stay within budgeted hours and materials
Oversee design and installation of irrigation upgrades and new construction jobs
Diagnose problems, propose solutions, and bid appropriately
Walk properties with clients
Work closely with LMC Landscape Consultants on status of jobs and issues pending
Perform quality control inspections
Work closely with subcontractors
Communicate daily with teammates through written and verbal communication
Manage time entry closing of tickets daily
Complete issues within Aspire software in a timely manner
Oversee Weathermatic installation and monitoring of issues
Supervise Irrigation Field Manager and/or Irrigation Technicians
Monitor employee development through coaching and training
Recommend salary adjustments, transfers, promotions, and dismissals
Conduct weekly safety meetings and monthly truck inspections
Ensures proper training of personnel through weekly training sessions
Manage purchasing and allocation of materials through purchase receipts and ticket management
Perform End of Month Closing duties
Monitor irrigation inventory on trucks including tools and parts, put measures into place to minimize trips to store
Investigate incidents, accidents, and emergencies
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested