Job Details

Lawn Management Company (LMC) is searching for an Irrigation Manger for its North Houston branch. Reporting to the Branch Manager, this position will manage the Irrigation Department including but not limited to scheduling, time-entry, crew management, diagnosing and repair, purchasing, job management, safety, project design and estimating. This is a Full-time position, with typical hours being 6am to 3:30pm, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. In addition to receiving a base pay and being benefit eligible, this role qualifies for annual incentive pay as well as a company vehicle.

LMC is a company steeped in well-developed values and is ready and willing to invest in our employees and support a long-term career path for those that join us!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair over 350 commercial properties in the greater Houston area
• Oversee scheduling of inspections, bids, and repairs to stay within budgeted hours and materials
• Oversee design and installation of irrigation upgrades and new construction jobs
• Diagnose problems, propose solutions, and bid appropriately
• Walk properties with clients
• Work closely with LMC Landscape Consultants on status of jobs and issues pending
• Perform quality control inspections
• Work closely with subcontractors
• Communicate daily with teammates through written and verbal communication
• Manage time entry closing of tickets daily
• Complete issues within Aspire software in a timely manner
• Oversee Weathermatic installation and monitoring of issues
• Supervise Irrigation Field Manager and/or Irrigation Technicians
• Monitor employee development through coaching and training
• Recommend salary adjustments, transfers, promotions, and dismissals
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and monthly truck inspections
• Ensures proper training of personnel through weekly training sessions
• Manage purchasing and allocation of materials through purchase receipts and ticket management
• Perform End of Month Closing duties
• Monitor irrigation inventory on trucks including tools and parts, put measures into place to minimize trips to store
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and emergencies
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in irrigation, including lead/supervisory experience
• Irrigation and backflow license is strongly preferred; must be obtained during employment if not
• Excellent communication skills required, with ability to speak Spanish and English being ideal
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening
• Strong leadership skills with ability to direct and instruct others
• Comfortable using computers and other forms of technology is needed; ASPIRE expereince is a plus
• Shares in company values and can demonstrate those in the field

About LMC: Since 1980, Lawn Management Company has been recognized as a leader in commercial landscape management in the greater Houston, Texas region. Simply put, no one else delivers service and value like we do! LMC offers comprehensive commercial landscape services. From planning and design to installation, management, and irrigation. We welcome employees to grow with us and have a long-term career by providing on-going training and professional advancement opportunities.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings plan, paid time off and company car, cell phone and computer.

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