Irrigation Manager

Irrigation Manager

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Irrigation Manager to train and develop a team of irrigation technicians, as well as manage smart irrigation systems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing teams and a strong background in water management and irrigation system troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of irrigation technicians, providing training, support and guidance as needed.
• Ensure technicians are achieving production factors to remain on schedule.
• Assist technicians with complex irrigation system failure.
• Hold technicians accountable to a scorecard with a weekly 1 on 1.
• Monitor and adjust time clocking in Aspire.
• Working with the Account Managers to identify and execute on staffing needs.

 

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing irrigation systems, preferably in Commercial landscape.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience managing service technician teams

 

• Training and development:
  • Ability to transfer knowledge to direct reports
  • Desire to set goals for service technicians and to support and hold techs accountable to said goals

 

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in the use of irrigation software (Smartlink), Aspire and technology (preferred).

 

• Communication Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with direct reports and managers.

 

• Problem-Solving:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
  • Ability to make informed decisions quickly and under pressure.

 

• Attributes:
  • Humble, natural collaborator, team-oriented
  • Self-directed, driven.
  • Great communicator
  • Coachable, responsive to feedback
  • Problem-solver, strategic thinker