Outdoor Landscaping & Irrigation Crew Lead

Aro Homes; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Equity in the company

Competitive salary

Job summary

Aro Homes in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Landscaping & Irrigation Lead to install, maintain, and repair residential landscaping and irrigation systems across our South Bay projects. This hands-on role leads small crews, coordinates daily work, and ensures safety and quality on active construction sites.

You will diagnose warranty issues, program controllers, and support fencing and hardscape work as needed, while building outdoor spaces that align with our precision-engineered home standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing residential landscaping and irrigation systems, OR 2+ years of general home construction experience with the ability to complete work independently.
• Working knowledge of irrigation components, including drip and spray systems, valves, controllers, and PVC and poly piping.
• Experience using construction hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to read basic landscape and irrigation plans, take accurate measurements, and deliver quality workmanship.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and workplace safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members while managing assigned tasks independently.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between multiple residential construction sites throughout the South Bay during the workday.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily hands-on landscape and irrigation installation on new building sites, coordinating timing with the Assistant Superintendent of Warranty and the Site Superintendent.
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, including drip and spray lines, valves, backflow devices, controllers, and connections to the home’s water supply.
• Prepare soil and grade beds for drainage, then install plants, trees, sod, mulch, and decorative rock per landscape plans.
• Diagnose and resolve warranty-related issues such as leaks, poor coverage, controller faults, drainage problems, and plant loss, ensuring work meets quality standards and project specifications.
• Program and adjust irrigation controllers for efficient water use, in line with local water-efficiency requirements.

Skills

Irrigation basics

Construction tools

Reading plans

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Transportation

Field leadership

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Aro Homes in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Landscaping & Irrigation Lead to install, maintain, and repair residential landscaping and irrigation systems across our South Bay projects. This hands-on role leads small crews, coordinates daily work, and ensures safety and quality on active construction sites.

You will diagnose warranty issues, program controllers, and support fencing and hardscape work as needed, while building outdoor spaces that align with our precision-engineered home standards.