Irrigation Manager

Overview:

As an Irrigation Manager, you will oversee all aspects of commercial and residential irrigation systems. Your responsibilities include scheduling, training the Irrigation/Lighting Team, and managing system activations, winterizations, repair calls, and backflow prevention tests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work meets high standards and exceeds customer expectations.
• Team Management: Hire and fire field team members. Manage work schedules, crew departures and arrivals, and approve daily timesheets and payroll.
• Communication: Maintain proactive communication and positive relationships with the Account Management Team.
• Customer Relations: Conduct welcome visits to new clients and follow up on leads and referrals to ensure clients have all necessary information.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, promoting excellent customer service, integrity, and professionalism.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for jobs.
• Department Coordination: Collaborate with the Director of Maintenance to plan and achieve departmental goals efficiently.
• Meeting Participation: Attend company and departmental meetings as required. Represent the company at industry events to stay updated on trends and new products.
• Weather Adaptability: Manage scheduled work and teams in various weather conditions, including occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications:

• Ability to manage the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and drainage, including reading architectural drawings and proposal documents.
• Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance and design.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and industry-related software such as Aspire, Google Earth, and Outlook.
• Valid Driver’s License (MO Class E).
• State and/or St. Louis County Backflow Prevention Certification preferred but not required.

Required Experience:

• Degree or certificate in Landscape, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience in irrigation installation, management, with a focus on customer service and water management solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of irrigation operations, including grading, trenching, drainage, lighting, and 2-wire systems.

Preferred Experience:

• 1 year of retail management experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Maryland Heights, MO 63043: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000