Irrigation Crew Lead: Systems & Repairs

Rubicon Programs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical HMO/HSA coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays

Retirement plan

PPE, vehicle, trailer and equipment

Job summary

Rubicon is seeking an Irrigation Tech Crew Leader in San Francisco to guide crew operations, ensure irrigation quality, and maintain equipment. You will oversee tasks, coordinate routes, and liaise with management in a fast-paced landscape team.

The role demands 2–3 years managing irrigation systems, valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors year-round. English fluency is required, with Spanish proficiency a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in managing irrigation systems and repairs.
• Proof of a valid driver license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle report.
• Bend and/or kneel up to 10% of the time.
• Lift, reach, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and up to 50% of the time.
• Stand, walk up to 90% of the time.
• Must be able to work outside during all seasons of the year.
• Conversant or fluent in English; conversant in Spanish.
• Proficient in using a smart phone for calls, text and email.

Responsibilities

• Job-site quality: Distribute work among crew members, oversee tasks, monitor work quality and liaise with management.
• Schedule week’s work routes and adjust for dawn shifts to expedite work in non-scheduled zones.
• Maintain plants and irrigation systems: plant, grade, seed, fertilize, mow, trim, weed and adjust irrigation.
• Inspect/maintain vehicles and equipment; report problems to Supervisor.
• Provide initial correction for team conduct; report unsafe conditions or practices.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Irrigation systems

Maintenance

Customer service

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Backpack sprayers

Valve/decoder systems

Irrigation controllers

Tractors/Trenchers

Job description

Rubicon is seeking an Irrigation Tech Crew Leader in San Francisco to guide crew operations, ensure irrigation quality, and maintain equipment. You will oversee tasks, coordinate routes, and liaise with management in a fast-paced landscape team.

The role demands 2–3 years managing irrigation systems, valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors year-round. English fluency is required, with Spanish proficiency a plus.