Irrigation Operations Manager

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St. Paul, MN, USA
In-Office
65K-70K Annually
Mid level
Professional Services • Design
The Role
Oversee irrigation service technicians, installation crews, and subcontractors to ensure timely, high-quality, efficient work. Responsibilities include scheduling crews, conducting job-site visits, resolving technical issues, managing administrative tasks, training staff, evaluating performance, reviewing estimates and change orders, and supporting seasonal snow and ice removal operations. The role requires irrigation expertise, managerial experience, physical field activity, flexible hours, and occasional weekend, holiday, or overnight work.
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We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide.  Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects.  Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network.  The opportunities are endless.

JOB OVERVIEW: Southview Design is seeking top talent to join our team as an Irrigation Operations Manager. This associate oversees service technicians, installation crews, and subcontractors to ensure all services are completed on time, to high-quality standards, and with maximum efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Collaborate with the Business Manager, sales team, service techs, install crews, and clients to ensure excellent communication, high-quality standards, and consistent performance.
  • Ensure daily administrative tasks (i.e. review of expense receipts, time approval, time off review, etc.) are completed promptly and accurately.
  • Schedule, manage, motivate and oversee internal crews and other professionals (sub partners).
  • Conduct daily job site visits to ensure quality standards, resolve technical issues, and promote team collaboration.
  • Lead, train, and mentor internal staff while managing subcontractors to deliver exceptional work that meets safety, quality, and productivity standards.
  • Monitor crew performance through regular observations and using project deliverables and relevant metrics to conduct performance evaluations.
  • Train service technicians in core water management services such as spring start-ups, site inspections, and winterizations.
  • Work with the sales team to assess estimates and change orders on contracts in a timely manner.
  • Perform seasonal snow and ice removal tasks during winter months. Plowing, shoveling, salt applications, and various other duties as assigned. Supervise or manage areas/zones as requested or desired with direction from snow management team. Ability to work flexible hours during snow events is required.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned, with responsibilities and tasks subject to change as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of irrigation experience, including service, troubleshooting, installation, and system diagnostics required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Landscape industry preferred.
  • Strong effective communication and time management skills.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, and an insurable driving record.
  • Preferred skills include computer proficiency, creative problem-solving, personnel management, organizational ability, and strong customer service experience.
  • Bilingual - Spanish a plus.
  • Educational Requirements: Four-year College or University program degree or certificate; or four (or more) years related experience and/or training.
  • Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site.
  • Requires extended periods of activity including, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of a workday.
  • Work Environment: Exposed to exterior elements (i.e., pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.). External environment with all weather and terrain exposure.

SCHEDULE:

Landscape Season (March - December): Workload will be heavy, during landscape season, you will work between 55-60 hours/week. This may include Saturdays and Holidays as production demands.

Snow Season (January - March): During snow season, you will work a minimum of 24-32 hours/week. This may include overnights, holidays, or weekends as the weather is unpredictable.

THE PERKS:

  • 401(k) plan with company match  
  • Medical insurance  
  • Dental insurance  
  • Vision insurance  
  • FSA/HSA  
  • PerkSpot  
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance  
  • Paid time Off  
  • Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service) 

Pay Transparency 

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. 

 

Position Range:

$65,000 - $70,000 Plus Bonus Potential

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn’t get in the way.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of irrigation experience, including service, troubleshooting, installation, and system diagnostics
  • Minimum of 3 years of landscape industry experience
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
  • Computer proficiency
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Personnel management experience
  • Strong organizational ability
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Bilingual Spanish language skills
  • Four-year college or university degree or certificate, or four or more years of related experience and training
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
  • Ability to walk, stand, kneel, bend, and lift for extended periods
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions
  • Ability to work 55 to 60 hours weekly during landscape season, including Saturdays and holidays as needed
  • Ability to work flexible overnight, weekend, and holiday hours during snow events
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The Company
2,400 Employees
Year Founded: 1958

What We Do

Mariani Enterprises, LLC (operating as Mariani Landscape) is a trusted market leader in the residential landscape industry with over 60 years of experience. The company specializes in designing, constructing, maintaining, and enhancing extraordinary and innovative landscapes. Through the Mariani Premier Group, it creates unparalleled outdoor environments for clients and provides premier career opportunities for its associates across the United States.

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