Irrigation Production Manager

Ruppert Landscape Co; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

FSA

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Family culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co busca un Irrigation Production Manager para dirigir equipos de riego en proyectos comerciales de Maryland/DC, reportando al Irrigation Manager desde la sucursal de Forestville. El puesto supervisa la planificación, ejecución y control de la producción de servicios de riego.

Se requiere experiencia en gestión de equipos, habilidades en ventas y servicio al cliente, y dominio de Excel/Word.

Qualifications

• Conocimiento de sistemas de riego y herramientas asociadas.
• Experiencia en ventas y servicio al cliente (≥3 años).
• Gestión de cuadrillas de riego y producción de trabajos.
• Experiencia manejando múltiples proyectos simultáneamente.
• Manejo de Excel y Word.
• Diploma universitario en horticultura o equivalente y experiencia relevante.
• Excelentes habilidades de comunicación en inglés (oral y escrita).
• Licencia de conducir válida con historial limpio.

Responsibilities

• Gestionar servicios de riego, coordinando materiales, personal, equipo y contratistas para entregar trabajo de calidad.
• Crear y comunicar el calendario diario de riego para equipos y gerencia.
• Aprobar horarios diários de los empleados.
• Asegurar la calidad del trabajo en campo.
• Pedir materiales y gestionar compras.
• Coordinar visitas y tickets de Miss Utility.
• Asistir a reuniones y apoyar con entrenamientos.
• Ganar eficiencia y productividad en equipos.
• Asistir en la resolución de reparaciones y mejoras.
• Promover la identificación de problemas y upselling de sistemas de riego.
• Participar en reclutamiento y entrevistas para mantener un equipo completo.
• Proporcionar training práctico y supervisión de los operarios.
• Trabajar directamente con equipos cuando sea necesario para cumplir demandas.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Team management

Scheduling

Education

Horticultural degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Descripción

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

We are hiring for an Irrigation Production Manager to join our DC/Maryland Maintenance team. The position will report out of our Forestville, MD branch.

Position Description

The Irrigation Production Manager (IPM) will work with and direct multiple irrigation teams who each are responsible for irrigation services on commercial landscape portfolios. The Irrigation Production Manager will be responsible for training and developing these individuals and providing day-to-day operational scheduling and guidance. This position will report to the Irrigation Manager.

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

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.

What we provide

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle (gas, maintenance, and insurance included)
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture