Irrigation Manager - Military veterans preferred

Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Position Title: Irrigation Manager

Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

Job Category: Landscape Maintenance

State: Maryland

City: Upper Marlboro

Description

Ruppert Landscape headquartered in Laytonsville, MD is a privately held, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company. A multi-state presence with a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Position Description: The Irrigation Manager will oversee irrigation operations across multiple branches and teams servicing commercial properties in the Washington, DC and Maryland areas. This leadership role is responsible for the performance, training, and development of Irrigation Production Managers and their teams within the region. The ideal candidate will provide strategic guidance, drive regional consistency in service delivery, and ensure operational excellence at scale.

Salary Range: $75-85k, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all irrigation services, coordinating materials, personnel, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure high-quality work
• Develop and communicate the daily irrigation schedule for service crews and management as required
• Manage production quality and monitor the performance of crews in the field
• Order and oversee materials while tracking costs and delivery schedules.
• Ensure crews achieve efficiency and productivity targets
• Aid with complex repairs and troubleshooting
• Verify that quality and detailed repair proposals are submitted by technicians daily
• Prioritize the identification of problems, opportunities for improvement, and upselling of irrigation systems through regular inspections
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training field team members
• Provide hands-on training and support to crew members, focusing on equipment operation, repair techniques, safety, and quality standards
• When necessary, perform hands-on work alongside crews to meet workload and scheduling demands

• Minimum of 3 years of experience servicing, repairing, troubleshooting, and pricing commercial irrigation systems
• Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record for the past three years
• Extensive knowledge of all related tracking, toning, and irrigation tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team
• Proven ability to manage the production of service work effectively
• Must be comfortable using laptops, tablets, and phone apps

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle (gas card, insurance, and maintenance included)
• Year-round employment
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

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