Irrigation Operations Leader: Manage Multi‑Site Service Teams

Ruppert Landscape Co; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co. in the DC/Maryland region is seeking an Irrigation Production Manager to lead multiple irrigation teams across commercial portfolios. You will train crews, schedule daily service work, and ensure high-quality, efficient irrigation solutions.

The role reports to the Irrigation Manager and requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a track record in production management within irrigation or landscape maintenance. A company vehicle and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Three or more years managing irrigation crews at production level.
• Experience servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting commercial irrigation systems.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Manage all irrigation services, coordinating materials, people, equipment and subcontractors.
• Create and communicate daily irrigation schedules for service crews.
• Approve employees’ time daily and monitor productivity goals.
• Assist with recruiting and developing staff for growth.
• Provide hands-on training, safety coaching and quality standards.

Skills

Irrigation system servicing

Sales & customer service

Excel

Word

Driver's license

Education

Two- or four-year horticultural-related degree

Industry certifications may substitute

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Co. in the DC/Maryland region is seeking an Irrigation Production Manager to lead multiple irrigation teams across commercial portfolios. You will train crews, schedule daily service work, and ensure high-quality, efficient irrigation solutions.

The role reports to the Irrigation Manager and requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a track record in production management within irrigation or landscape maintenance. A company vehicle and benefits are provided.