Irrigation Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience in irrigation maintenance, irrigation operations, or a related landscape services field.
• Previous management or supervisory experience, preferably overseeing multiple crews or service territories.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and residential irrigation systems, including controllers, valves, pumps, wiring, piping, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with irrigation inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and system optimization.
• Understanding of labor management, scheduling, job costing, budgeting, and operational reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced field environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational scheduling or job management software.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout assigned service territories and conduct field visits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily irrigation maintenance operations across assigned service areas.
• Ensure irrigation systems are inspected, maintained, repaired, and operating efficiently.
• Coordinate service schedules, work assignments, routes, and technician workloads.
• Monitor field productivity, work quality, and timely completion of work.
• Establish and maintain operating procedures and service standards, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure crews have the equipment, materials, vehicles, and resources needed to perform their work.
• Supervise, lead, and develop irrigation supervisors, technicians, and maintenance personnel; set expectations and hold employees accountable.
• Provide training, coaching, and support, and assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, retention, performance evaluations, and disciplinary matters.
• Promote teamwork, communication, professionalism, and accountability.
• Maintain relationships with customers, property managers, and internal departments; address concerns and escalated complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure service requests, inspections, and repairs are completed within established timelines, monitor customer satisfaction, and support customer retention.
• Monitor revenue, labor costs, material expenses, and profitability; assist with departmental budgets and operational goals.
• Review job costing, labor hours, work orders, productivity reports, service documentation, time records, and completion reports.
• Identify opportunities to reduce expenses and improve operational margins; monitor inventory, materials, equipment use, and purchasing needs.
• Coordinate with accounting, purchasing, and operations to support accurate billing and cost control.
• Ensure work follows company safety policies, applicable regulations, and appropriate equipment, vehicle, and jobsite practices.
• Ensure employees receive required safety training, monitor job-specific hazards, and promptly address safety concerns, incidents, and equipment deficiencies.
• Travel regularly throughout assigned service territories and conduct field visits.
• Address operational issues, customer concerns, and scheduling needs as required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Overtime opportunities based on project schedules and workload.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to develop irrigation installation skills.
• Opportunities for advancement to Irrigation Technician, Irrigation Crew Leader, and other supervisory positions.
• Health insurance with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Uniforms.
• Other insurance benefits.