Senior Irrigation & Drainage Specialist - Working Field Leader

Senior Irrigation & Drainage Specialist - Working Field Leader Heroes Lawn Care Southeast Houston, serving the market south of Beltway 8 down to Galveston, is located in Alvin, TX, and is opening in early January 2024. Our motto is "Your Lawn needs a Hero!" Our core focus is fertilization/weed control, irrigation repair/installations, and light landscaping. We are a start‑up on a mission to provide five‑star customer service by making yards beautiful while conserving water. About this position We are a rapidly growing outdoor services business on a mission to deliver five‑star service across our community. We are looking for a powerhouse Senior Irrigation & Drainage Leader who wants to be a true foundational force in our company. This is a hands‑on, "working leader" role. You will lead by example—working directly in the field alongside your crew while simultaneously building, mentoring, and scaling your own team from the ground up. Compensation & Benefits Pay Structure: Highly competitive compensation packages dependent on experience (DOE), licensing, and working‑leader capabilities. Profit sharing. $25 - $30 hourly. Growth Autonomy: Clear pathways for rapid career advancement into Service Manager or Operations Director roles as your team expands. Responsibilities Hands‑On Execution & Water Management: Lead from the Front—work directly on the job site every day, executing installations, troubleshooting, and repairs right alongside your crew. Irrigation Installation: Lay out, trench, pipe, and zone full residential and light commercial irrigation systems. Drainage Solutions: Evaluate property grading issues and install advanced drainage systems (French drains, catch basins, channel drains) to resolve complex water problems. Landscape Integration: Use landscaping knowledge to ensure all installs integrate perfectly with existing turf, plants, and hardscape, minimizing property disruption. Project Profitability & Financial Accountability: Manage crew's daily hours, eliminate idle time, and optimize field routing to keep labor costs within budget. Material & Waste Management: Accurately estimate parts required for each project, manage stock on your truck, and minimize waste to protect job gross margins. Profitable Upselling: Identify and propose out‑of‑scope drainage repairs or smart‑system upgrades to clients on‑site to generate high‑margin revenue. Receipt & Tool Stewardship: Ensure team tools are maintained to avoid costly replacements. Team Building & Mentorship: Help interview, hire, and select the junior technicians, teach proper mechanical techniques, trenching safety, and efficient work habits by demonstrating them live on the job. Culture Stewardship: Maintain a high‑energy, positive, and respectful team environment. 5‑Star Customer Experience: Bring a friendly, solution‑oriented face to every property, ensuring clients feel valued and respected. Consultative Advice: Explain technical irrigation or drainage issues clearly to homeowners, offering smart‑system or water‑saving upgrades. Quality Assurance: Ensure the job site is left immaculate, neat, and structurally sound. Diagnostics & Field Operations: Diagnose complex wiring issues, faulty timers, sensors, and commercial pumps. Use company CRM tools on your phone to log client notes, track parts inventory, and manage daily field data. Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 5‑7 years of hands‑on field experience in irrigation installation, repair, and drainage systems. Landscaping Knowledge: Strong understanding of landscape layouts, plant/turf care, and soil types is not required but a major plus. Leadership Style: A "lead‑by‑example" mindset—you are someone who thrives on working hard in the field while guiding others. Attitude: High‑energy, positive, and completely customer‑obsessed. Licensing: Valid Texas Driver’s License with a clean driving record. TCEQ Licensed Irrigator (LI) or Technician (IT) is highly preferred. Technical Literacy: Ability to read blueprints, navigate smartphone CRM apps, and safely operate trenchers or light excavation equipment. About Company Heroes Lawn Care Southeast Houston is a rapidly growing outdoor services business located in Alvin, TX. We focus on fertilization/weed control, irrigation repair/installations, and light landscaping. Our mission is to provide five‑star customer service while conserving water. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heroes Lawn Care Southeast Houston