Irrigation Production Manager

Are you tired of the corporate grind? Do you want to lead a skilled team, stay close to the field, and make a real impact every day? Hemington Landscape Services, Inc., a leading multitrade contractor in the greater Sacramento area, is seeking an experienced Irrigation Production Manager to lead our irrigation operations within our landscape maintenance division.

If you are passionate about irrigation systems, team leadership, and operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is a multitrade contractor specializing in commercial landscape installation, landscape maintenance, concrete construction, and park construction general contracting. Founded in 1983, Hemington has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, integrity, and longterm client partnerships throughout the greater Sacramento area. We are headquartered in Cameron Park, CA.

Our Values

At Hemington, we believe in delivering exceptional service, maintaining the highest standards of quality, and demonstrating strong character in all our endeavors. Our team is guided by our core values of Service, Quality, and Character, and we strive to exceed client expectations through strong leadership, attention to detail, and ethical practices.

The Role

The Irrigation Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily field execution, quality control, and successful completion of all irrigation repairs and weekly irrigation services. This role works directly from schedules established by the Operations Manager and ensures that irrigation technicians operate efficiently, safely, and profitably.

This position requires handson leadership, strong technical irrigation knowledge, and the ability to coach and develop field staff. The Irrigation Production Manager plays a critical role in maintaining quality standards, controlling costs, and meeting productivity goals.

This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Irrigation Production Management

• Execute daily irrigation schedules as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Ensure irrigation repairs and services are completed on time and within labor and material budgets.
• Monitor daily labor hours and productivity for irrigation technicians.
• Perform regular site inspections to verify quality, system functionality, and workmanship standards.
• Maintain strict quality standards, including controlling plant replacement costs to target thresholds.
• Track and complete technician time entries and production reporting using HH2.
• Coordinate material procurement and staging to prevent job delays or downtime.
• Troubleshoot complex irrigation system issues in the field, including valves, controllers, mainlines, laterals, drip systems, and smart water technologies.
  
  

Technician Leadership & Development

• Manage, train, coach, and mentor irrigation technicians.
• Conduct handson field training and performance evaluations.
• Hold daily morning huddles at 6:00 AM to review routes, safety focus, and jobspecific challenges.
• Ensure technicians have the tools, equipment, and support required to succeed each day.
  
  

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all company safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Conduct weekly tailgate safety meetings.
• Respond to incidents immediately and complete required incident reporting within 24 hours.
• Promote a safetyfirst culture across the irrigation team.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly operations meetings as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance division.
• Other duties as assigned by operations leadership.
  
  

Experience / Job Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a favorable DMV record.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in irrigation or the green industry.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Expert knowledge of irrigation components and systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills.
• Comfortable working with field and office software systems.
• Certifications such as CIT, CIC, or CLIA highly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English communication skills strongly preferred.
• Strong desire to be part of a supportive, closeknit team.
  
  

Example Key Performance Indicators

• Schedule Adherence: 100% of irrigation work completed as scheduled
• Quality Control: 98% or higher pass rate on internal inspections
• Budget Control: Labor and material costs maintained within budget
• Technician Productivity: 85% or higher labor efficiency
• Safety Compliance: Zero preventable safety incidents
  
  

Company Benefits

• 401(k) plan enrollment with 4% annual company match
• Health insurance for employees and family
• Dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays throughout the year