Campus Irrigation Manager - Grounds Systems Lead

HES Facilities; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional daily pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

HES Facilities is seeking an Irrigation Manager to lead maintenance of a large, multi-zone irrigation system on a higher education campus. You will supervise daily operations, schedule repairs, and perform audits to ensure system reliability.

The ideal candidate holds an active Texas Landscape Irrigator license and has experience managing campus irrigation programs, with strong communication skills to coordinate with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Landscape Irrigator License by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Experience with irrigation systems on large campuses or grounds maintenance is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and perform irrigation maintenance operations across the campus grounds.
• Monitor labor hours and material purchases within the irrigation program budget.
• Plan and monitor preventive maintenance for all irrigation equipment and systems.
• Communicate effectively with client and subcontractors regarding grounds and irrigation maintenance.

Skills

Budget management

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Irrigation maintenance

Technical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Toro Sentinel

Irrigation software

Job description

HES Facilities is seeking an Irrigation Manager to lead maintenance of a large, multi-zone irrigation system on a higher education campus. You will supervise daily operations, schedule repairs, and perform audits to ensure system reliability.

The ideal candidate holds an active Texas Landscape Irrigator license and has experience managing campus irrigation programs, with strong communication skills to coordinate with clients and subcontractors.