Irrigation Assistant Supervisor

The Irrigation Assistant Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in the successful execution of all irrigation services within the Landscape Maintenance (LM) Division. This position supports the Irrigation Manager in planning, supervising, and delivering high-quality irrigation maintenance and repair services while developing field staff and protecting company standards for safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a hands-on irrigation professional who leads by example, understands commercial irrigation systems in depth, and takes ownership of results.

The Irrigation Assistant Supervisor reports directly to the Irrigation Manager and helps oversee a team of 8-10 Irrigation Technicians.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities & Core Functions

1. Planning & Execution
• Work closely with the Irrigation Manager to plan daily and weekly operations that support division goals.
• Assist in scheduling crews, allocating resources, creating repair proposals, and prioritizing work to meet contractual obligations and service timelines.

2. Supervision & Leadership
• Supervise irrigation technicians with a strong focus on safety, quality workmanship, service, productivity, and professionalism.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and direct support to develop team capabilities.
• Hold team members accountable to company standards and expectations.

3. Technical Expertise ("Know Your Trade")
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of commercial irrigation systems, including:

o Monitoring and troubleshooting systems (traditional and two-wire systems)

o Repairs and retrofits

o Valve locating and hydraulic diagnostics

o Controller replacement and programming

o Wiring and electrical troubleshooting
• Serve as a technical resource for the field team.

4. Communication & Coordination
• Communicate clearly and proactively with the Irrigation Manager, Client Relations Managers, Enhancement Managers, LM Managers, and clients as needed.
• Provide timely updates on job progress, issues, staffing needs, and material requirements.

5. Property Knowledge & Performance Tracking
• Maintain a working knowledge of each assigned property, including contract specifications, irrigation schedules, and service frequencies.
• Track estimated versus actual labor hours, materials, and job performance.
• Support accurate recordkeeping and reporting

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Pay commensurate with experience.