Irrigation Manager

Outerland is a 70-person landscaping company looking for an Irrigation Manager to run our irrigation department, hands-on in the field and leading the team behind it. Great position for someone looking to grow their career with a senior team of green industry professionals.

What You'll Do

In the Field

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial systems
• Handle complex service calls, startups, inspections, and blowouts
• Work with two-wire and multi-strand systems, well and town water sources
• Support landscape maintenance and our snow program in the off-season

Managing the Department

• Lead and develop our irrigation technicians including hands on teaching
• Build and manage the seasonal schedule for startups, inspections, and blowouts
• Manage repair schedule and communicate clearly and accurately to accounts team
• Review and process billing so work gets invoiced accurately and on time
• Communicate and manage subcontractors and vendors as needed
• Track parts, inventory, and job documentation

What You Need

• 5+ years in irrigation, including diagnostics and repair
• Must have strong time management skills
• Must have strong communication skills through multiple formats
• Experience leading a crew or team
• Proficient with installing and maintaining Hydrawise and other WiFi-based controllers
• Must have comprehensive computer skills including Google Suite
• Must have the ability to learn internal ERP platform
• Comfortable with scheduling and basic billing or admin work
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Physically able to dig, lift, bend, and stand for long periods