Irrigation Operations Lead: Manage Crews & Vehicle

Ruppert Landscape; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle (gas, maintenance, and

Medical benefits with dental andvision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Irrigation Production Manager to lead multiple irrigation teams across DC/Maryland portfolios, based in Forestville, MD. You will train staff, set daily schedules, and oversee timekeeping to ensure high-quality service.

The role requires managing materials, coordinating subcontractors, and driving productivity while maintaining safety standards and excellent customer service. A valid driver's license and strong English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and ability in servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting commercial irrigation systems.
• Advanced knowledge of all associated tracking, toning, and tools involved in the irrigation industry.
• Demonstrated skill and ability in the area of sales and customer service. Must have at least three years of experience dealing directly with service customers.
• At least three years of experience managing irrigation crew on the production level, including demonstrated skill and ability in managing the production of service work. At least three years of experience running more than one project at a time.
• Experience with, and knowledge of, computer operation specifically Excel and Word
• Two or four-year horticultural or related degrees and two years of industry experience. Additional industry experience or industry certifications can substitute for a non-related degree, two-year degrees, or no degree
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in English
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record over the last three years. Ability to pass a urine test for drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage all irrigation services, as necessary, including the coordination of all materials, people, equipment, and subcontractors required to produce quality work
• Create and communicate the daily irrigation schedule for all service crews and management as needed
• Approve Employees’ time daily
• Ensure quality work is being completed by crews in the field
• Ordering materials
• Call in all Miss Utility Tickets
• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Ensure crews are meeting efficiency and productivity goals
• Assist in difficult repair troubleshooting
• Ensure techs are submitting quality and detailed repair proposals daily
• Ensure identifying problems, improvements, and upselling of irrigation systems is a priority through inspections
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing to ensure a full staff of quality employees
• Communicate with, counsel, train, discipline, review, and develop a growth plan for employees
• Hands-on training and support of crew members, including proper operation of equipment, repair techniques, safety, and quality standards
• As necessary, perform hands-on work with crews to meet work and scheduling demands

Skills

Irrigation systems

Project management

Team leadership

Excel

Communication

Education

Two- or four-year horticultural degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Irrigation Production Manager to lead multiple irrigation teams across DC/Maryland portfolios, based in Forestville, MD. You will train staff, set daily schedules, and oversee timekeeping to ensure high-quality service.

The role requires managing materials, coordinating subcontractors, and driving productivity while maintaining safety standards and excellent customer service. A valid driver's license and strong English communication are required.