Description
Summary:
The Irrigation Assistant Supervisor leads, plans, and oversees irrigation services, developing field staff and ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction in a hands-on role.
Highlights:
1. Critical leadership role in irrigation services execution
2. Opportunity for hands-on irrigation professional with strong technical expertise
3. Focus on staff development, safety, quality, and client satisfaction
Position Summary
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.
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.
Typical Division of Time
· Schedule and line out crews: ~1 hour/day
· Job quality checks and field inspections: ~1.5 hours/day
· Timesheet review and documentation: ~30 minutes/day
· Field and operational work: ~7 hours/day
· Tracking client contractual obligations and follow-up
Education & Experience Requirements
· Minimum 5+ years of commercial landscape irrigation maintenance experience
· Valid, insurable driver’s license
· Current Irrigation Technician (IT) or Licensed Irrigator (LI) certification required
· Proven leadership or supervisory experience preferred
· Bilingual is preferred
Professional Growth Opportunities
Green Teams, Inc. is committed to developing long-term leaders. Opportunities include:
· State licensing programs (Licensed Irrigator, Irrigation Technician)
· Industry continuing education and CEU events
· Equipment manufacturer certifications
· OSHA 10- and 30-hour training
· Safety and first aid certifications
Compensation
Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience
Company Benefits
Green Teams, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including:
· 401(k) with company match
· Health insurance options
· Paid holidays
· Paid time off (PTO)