Posted 09/15/2026
Job Number: 17800

Irrigation Manager

Shakopee, Minnesota Hybrid

Industry:  Construction

Job Category: Construction

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary:  $70,000 - $90,000 / Annually

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Job Description

Position Title: Irrigation Manager

Take the lead on a dedicated irrigation operation while staying hands-on with the work you know best. A growing landscape maintenance and irrigation services company is seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager to oversee irrigation services across residential, commercial, multifamily, and HOA properties. This is a player-coach role combining field leadership, advanced troubleshooting and repair, crew management, scheduling, and operational oversight.

Approximately 70% of the role is spent in the field checking sites, supporting technicians, troubleshooting complex irrigation issues, and ensuring quality work. The remaining 30% is focused on scheduling, work tickets, timesheets, inventory, and other management responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a strong irrigation technician or experienced irrigation leader who knows how to solve problems in the field, communicate effectively, and keep a team productive.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee a dedicated irrigation team while remaining actively involved in field operations
  • Schedule irrigation service calls and coordinate work across residential, commercial, multifamily, and HOA properties
  • Diagnose and resolve higher-level irrigation service, repair, and troubleshooting issues
  • Support technicians in the field when additional technical expertise or manpower is needed
  • Monitor crew productivity, workmanship, and overall service quality across customer sites
  • Manage work tickets, timesheets, inventory, and verification of labor, time, and materials
  • Communicate professionally with customers and occasionally prepare minor service estimates

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with irrigation service, repair, and troubleshooting
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex irrigation system issues independently
  • Experience leading crews, overseeing field operations, or demonstrated readiness to step into a leadership role
  • Ability to balance hands-on fieldwork with scheduling, administrative responsibilities, and team oversight
  • Strong communication and people-management skills with the ability to keep field teams productive
  • Experience with landscape maintenance or commercial irrigation service environments preferred
  • Spanish communication skills are a plus but not required
  • Familiarity with Aspire, Microsoft Office, email, or scheduling systems is beneficial

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored healthcare reimbursement program
  • 401(k) with a company match after the eligibility period
  • Approximately 2–3 weeks of PTO
  • Direct leadership responsibility for a dedicated irrigation function
  • Opportunity for an experienced senior irrigation technician to advance into management
  • Hands-on leadership role that allows you to continue using your technical expertise while developing your management experience

If you are a hands-on irrigation professional ready to lead a team, solve complex field challenges, and take ownership of an irrigation operation, apply today.

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