About the role
Irrigation Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Irrigation Manager to train and develop a team of irrigation technicians, as well as manage smart irrigation systems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing teams and a strong background in water management and irrigation system troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of irrigation technicians, providing training, support and guidance as needed.
- Ensure technicians are achieving production factors to remain on schedule.
- Assist technicians with complex irrigation system failure.
- Hold technicians accountable to a scorecard with a weekly 1 on 1.
- Monitor and adjust time clocking in Aspire.
- Working with the Account Managers to identify and execute on staffing needs.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing irrigation systems, preferably in Commercial landscape.
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing service technician teams
- Training and development:
- Ability to transfer knowledge to direct reports
- Desire to set goals for service technicians and to support and hold techs accountable to said goals
- Technical Skills:
- Proficient in the use of irrigation software (Smartlink), Aspire and technology (preferred).
- Communication Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with direct reports and managers.
- Problem-Solving:
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Ability to make informed decisions quickly and under pressure.
- Attributes:
- Humble, natural collaborator, team-oriented
- Self-directed, driven.
- Great communicator
- Coachable, responsive to feedback
- Problem-solver, strategic thinker