Irrigation Crew Lead

Total Turf Maintenance; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Boot allowance

Healthcare reimbursement

Company events

Winter work opportunities

Job summary

Total Turf Maintenance in the South Metro area is seeking an experienced Irrigation Crew Lead to own service, repairs, installations, inspections, and troubleshooting on the job. This hands-on role requires leading a crew, diagnosing issues, configuring controllers, and ensuring quality workmanship throughout projects.

The position offers opportunities for advancement, winter work through our snow operation, and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in irrigation service, repair, troubleshooting, and installation.
• Familiar with irrigation components such as heads, valves, controllers, wiring, startups, and winterizations.
• Proven ability to lead and train crew members.
• Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily irrigation service and installation projects with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• 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 heads and controllers for optimal performance.
• Conduct property and system inspections to identify leaks and dry areas; perform startups and winterizations.

Skills

Irrigation system experience

Leadership

Driver's license

Communication

Independent work

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