Lawn Sprinkler Center Supervisor

Big Tool Box; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tool Box in Centennial, CO seeks a Lawn Sprinkler Center Supervisor to lead irrigation design, product knowledge, and service delivery. You will oversee staff, merchandising, scheduling, customer follow-up, and coordination with Rental/Repair for sprinkler equipment.

The role combines hands-on design using Hunter Hydrawise or Rain Bird IQ with staff development, vendor relations, and floor leadership. Strong communication and a customer-first approach are essential, along with the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; IA CID certification preferred.
• 2+ years irrigation retail/design experience and 1+ year leadership.
• Strong irrigation design skills and familiarity with common brands.
• Proficiency in scheduling, vendor coordination, and customer follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lawn Sprinkler Center operations and staff development.
• Design custom irrigation layouts and calculate GPM/PSI/zoneing.
• Oversee merchandising, planograms, and endcap appearances.
• Coordinate rentals, repairs, and shop activities with Rental/Repair.
• Deliver excellent customer service and post-quote follow-up.
• Conduct staff huddles and training on brand knowledge and safety.

Skills

People Leadership

Irrigation Design

Merchandising

Scheduling

Customer Follow-Up

Rental Coordination

Brand Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

IA CID certification preferred

Tools

Hunter Hydrawise

Rain Bird IQ

Job description

Lawn Sprinkler/Repair/Shop SupervisorSince 1978, Big Tool Box has been the family-owned hardware haven where “all the expertise is under one roof,” putting customer service at the heart of everything it does. Spanning five powerhouse categories—Ace Hardware and Tools for every nut, bolt, and power tool imaginable; the Rental & Repair Center to keep projects moving without breaking the bank; the Highlands Garden Center bursting with plants, soil, and green-thumb guidance; the Lawn & Sprinkler Center for flawless outdoor irrigation and landscape solutions; and the Grillin and Chillin Center stocked with premium BBQ grills and all the accessories for perfect backyard cookouts—Big Tool Box remains the go-to destination for contractors, gardeners, grill masters, and DIYers alike.Job SummaryLead the Lawn Sprinkler Center as the in-store authority on irrigation design, product, and service while overseeing people leadership, merchandising, scheduling, customer follow-up, and monitoring Rental/Repair service for sprinkler-related equipment.Drive seasonal revenue through expert system design, team coaching, and seamless coordination with the Rental/Repair Center.Full-time salaried or hourly leadership role with vendor design software, POS admin, planogram authority.Supervise floor activities in and around the Rental Counter and Shop when needed.Praise worthy customer service is our goal in every customer interaction.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople Leadership & DevelopmentHire, train, and schedule seasonal associates on brand knowledge (Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro), design basics, POS contracts, and safety.Conduct daily staff huddles: review new arrivals, upsell goals (smart timers + sensors), and Rental/Repair handoffs.Monitor effective schedules for praiseworthy customer service in sprinkler center, rental counter, and shop/repair.Sprinkler Design & Customer SolutionsCreate custom irrigation designs using Hunter Hydrawise, Rain Bird IQ, or graph paper; calculate GPM, PSI, head spacing, and valve zoning.Quote job-lot bundles for contractors; offer will-call staging, pro pricing, and delivery coordination.Host Saturday “Sprinkler School” clinics; demo Wi-Fi controllers, flow sensors, and pressure regulation.Merchandising & Visual StandardsUncompromised commitment to clean, stocked shelves.Build and refresh planogrammed aisles, endcaps, sidestacks and demo stations..Cross-merchandise PVC/PEX with funny pipe, swing joints, valve boxes, and Toro clamps.Install brand POP, QR tutorials, and coverage charts; photograph setups for social and corporate.Ensure floor area of rental area is fully stocked with needed items for a seamless customer experience.Scheduling & Operational FlowHelp write weekly staff schedules to cover peak contractor mornings, weekend clinics, and Rental/Repair overlap.Coordinate trencher rentals, pipe puller check-outs, and repair drop-offs with Rental/Repair Supervisor.Adjust on-the-fly for call-outs; maintain 1:1 design-to-sales ratio during rush.Ensure repair parts are available by monitoring and completing parts orders.Monitor rental experiences including rental tools, rental trucks, etcCustomer Follow-Up & Service MonitoringFollow up within 24 hours on all quotes, special orders, and Rental/Repair sprinkler jobs (e.g., “How’s the new Orbit B-hyve working?”).Monitor Rental/Repair service: audit trencher blade wear, timer battery swaps, nozzle cleaning; ensure 24-hour turnaround.Resolve escalations: system not watering zone 3, leaking manifold, app won’t connect.Inventory & ComplianceMaintain 98% inventory accuracy via daily cycle counts on high-theft fittings and Mango report actions.Place weekly vendor-direct orders; reconcile shorts and update min/max..All other duties as assigned by store managementRequired Qualifications and SkillsEducationHigh school diploma or GED; Irrigation Association (IA) certification or CID strongly preferred.Experience2+ years irrigation retail/design plus 1+ years leading a small team; Rental/Repair coordination required.Skills & AbilitiesLeadership: grows seasonal staff into design-capable closers by June.Design experience a huge plus.Merchandising eye: turns endcap into $2K Saturday sales.Scheduling software fluency; juggles clinics + rentals + repairs.Service monitoring: spots Rental/Repair delay before customer calls.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office ProductsPhysical RequirementsLift/carry 50 lbs repeatedly (50-ft PEX coils, valve boxes).Stand/walk full shift indoors/outdoors; bend, kneel, demo risers in garden center.Early spring/summer flexible availabilityOtherPassion for smart irrigation, water conservation, and zero-call-back service.Weekend/evening availability during peak selling seasons.