Commercial Irrigation Manager Hurst TX 76053

About the role

Job Summary The Irrigation Manager at Bluestem Outdoor Services leads the irrigation division across our commercial and multifamily client portfolio. This is a player-coach leadership role responsible for directly supervising the Irrigation Technician team, managing scheduling and workflow, developing training programs, and driving the systems and technology initiatives that improve efficiency, water management, and service quality across the portfolio. The ideal candidate is a licensed irrigator with deep technical expertise, strong leadership ability, and a passion for leveraging modern irrigation technology to deliver measurable results for clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the direct supervisor for all Irrigation Technicians, providing daily direction, performance feedback, and professional development support
• Manage all scheduling for Irrigation Technicians across both markets, optimizing routes and workload to maximize efficiency and client responsiveness
• Develop and implement a standardized process for irrigation inspection reporting, ensuring consistent, detailed, and client-ready documentation across all properties
• Create and maintain digital zone maps for all managed properties, building a comprehensive irrigation asset library accessible to the field team
• Utilize cloud-based irrigation programming platforms to enable remote system management, data-driven scheduling, and efficient water use across the portfolio
• Generate accurate estimates for irrigation repairs, enhancements, and system upgrades, collaborating with the Account Management and Estimating teams as needed
• Stay current on the latest advancements in irrigation technology including smart controllers, flow monitoring, soil moisture sensors, and water management software, and evaluate new solutions for adoption
• Develop and implement a comprehensive irrigation technician training program covering installation, service, troubleshooting, technology platforms, and safety
• Support Irrigation Technicians in the field with complex troubleshooting, difficult repairs, and technical problem-solving on commercial irrigation systems
• Conduct quality control inspections on completed irrigation work to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications, local water district requirements, and Bluestem standards
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer representatives to support technical knowledge and material procurement
• Assist with the design and layout review of irrigation systems on new construction projects in collaboration with the Project Management team

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial irrigation experience with demonstrated expertise in installation, service, and system management
• Texas Irrigator License required
• Prior experience supervising or leading a team of irrigation technicians
• Proficiency with cloud-based irrigation controllers and management platforms
• Experience creating digital irrigation zone maps and maintaining irrigation asset documentation
• Strong estimating skills for irrigation repairs and system enhancements
• Knowledge of local water district regulations, water use restrictions, and backflow prevention requirements
• Ability to read and interpret irrigation plans, site maps, and system schematics
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team leadership skills
• Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record
• Backflow prevention certification preferred
• Familiarity with irrigation design software a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance