Irrigation Crew Lead

Total Turf Maintenance; Lakeville (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Boot allowance

Healthcare reimbursement

Company events

Winter snow work

Job summary

Total Turf Maintenance in the South Metro area seeks an experienced Irrigation Crew Lead to own irrigation service, repairs, installations, inspections and troubleshooting. This hands-on, field-based position emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and quality work.

You will lead daily projects, diagnose electrical/controller issues, perform startups/winterizations, and document work with LMN software while guiding junior crew members.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in irrigation service, repair, troubleshooting, and installation.
• Experience with irrigation heads, valves, controllers, wiring, startups, winterizations, and general system operation.
• Leadership experience or ability to direct and train crew members is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily irrigation service and installation projects, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Independently troubleshoot and diagnose irrigation system issues, including electrical and controller problems.
• Repair and replace irrigation components such as heads, valves, piping, fittings, and wiring.
• Adjust and program irrigation heads and controllers for optimal system performance.
• Conduct comprehensive property and system inspections to identify leaks, dry areas, and other deficiencies.
• Perform irrigation system startups and winterizations.
• Assist with and lead new irrigation installations and system modifications.
• Determine materials and parts needed for each job and maintain organized tools and equipment.
• Document completed work, parts used, and any unresolved issues or follow-up needs using LMN software.
• Take photos of completed work and property conditions for records.
• Communicate clearly with team members and clients regarding issues, estimates, and additional work requirements.
• Direct and train irrigation crew members when working with additional employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment on all job sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

LMN software

Tools

LMN software

Job description

Total Turf Maintenance, a family-owned leader in lawn, landscape, irrigation, and commercial snow services, is seeking an experienced Irrigation Crew Lead to join our team in the South Metro area. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you will take ownership of irrigation service work, repairs, installations, inspections, and troubleshooting. At Total Turf Maintenance, employees are valued for their expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality. The company offers opportunities for advancement, a supportive team environment, and additional winter work through our commercial snow operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily irrigation service and installation projects, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency
• Independently troubleshoot and diagnose irrigation system issues, including electrical and controller problems
• Repair and replace irrigation components such as heads, valves, piping, fittings, and wiring
• Adjust and program irrigation heads and controllers for optimal system performance
• Conduct comprehensive property and system inspections to identify leaks, dry areas, and other deficiencies
• Perform irrigation system startups and winterizations
• Assist with and lead new irrigation installations and system modifications
• Determine materials and parts needed for each job and maintain organized tools and equipment
• Document completed work, parts used, and any unresolved issues or follow-up needs using LMN software
• Take photos of completed work and property conditions for records
• Communicate clearly with team members and clients regarding issues, estimates, and additional work requirements
• Direct and train irrigation crew members when working with additional employees
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment on all job sites

Qualifications

• Proven experience in irrigation system service, repair, troubleshooting, and installation
• Experience with irrigation heads, valves, controllers, wiring, startups, winterizations, and general system operation
• Previous leadership experience or ability to direct and train crew members is strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks

Compensation

$25.00–$35.00 per hour, based on irrigation experience and leadership ability.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility
• Yearly boot allowance
• Healthcare reimbursement options
• Company events and employee appreciation activities
• Winter work opportunities through commercial snow operations