Irrigation Manager

SunWorks Landscape Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SunWorks Landscape Partners in Dallas seeks an Irrigation Manager to train and lead a team of technicians, manage smart irrigation systems, and ensure timely project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for team development, strong problem-solving skills, and a background in water management and irrigation troubleshooting. Join a results-driven landscape team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing irrigation systems, preferably in Commercial landscape.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing service technician teams.
• Ability to transfer knowledge to direct reports.
• Desire to set goals for service technicians and to support and hold techs accountable to said goals.
• Proficient in irrigation software (Smartlink) and Aspire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of irrigation technicians, providing training and guidance.
• Ensure technicians meet production factors and stay on schedule.
• Assist technicians with complex irrigation system failures.
• Hold technicians accountable to a scorecard with weekly 1-on-1s.
• Monitor time clocking in Aspire and coordinate with Account Managers on staffing needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Irrigation management

Water management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Smartlink

Aspire

Job description

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