Irrigation Manager

Waukesha, WI

Posted: 02/27/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

Our client, a well-established, high-end residential landscape design-build company in Southeastern Wisconsin is hiring an experienced Irrigation Manager to oversee irrigation installation, service, and maintenance operations.

This is a leadership-focused role ideal for a senior irrigation technician or irrigation supervisor ready to manage scheduling, support field teams, and improve operational efficiency.

 

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily irrigation operations including installation, service, and seasonal maintenance
  • Schedule irrigation technicians and coordinate field work
  • Provide troubleshooting support and technical guidance for complex irrigation systems
  • Assist with irrigation system design input and scope development
  • Support estimating with site evaluations and material planning
  • Coordinate irrigation timelines with project managers
  • Perform system diagnostics, repairs, controller programming, and system upgrades
  • Maintain irrigation inventory, materials, and equipment
  • Ensure quality control and adherence to company standards
  • Support training and mentorship of irrigation technicians

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of residential irrigation installation and service experience
  • Experience troubleshooting irrigation systems, controllers, valves, heads, and water flow issues
  • Leadership or Lead Irrigation Technician experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of irrigation system design and components
  • Ability to manage schedules and coordinate multiple projects
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver’s license

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

  • Very competitive base salary
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Overtime available
  • Year-round employment
  • Health and dental insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities

Meet Your Recruiter

Mark Gawronski, CPC
Director of Training

Hired in 2013, Mark Gawronski serves as the Director of Training and a Senior Employment Consultant for AllianceStaff. Mark started his career in recruiting immediately following his college career at UW-Whitewater where he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism Advertising and participated on their nationally ranked football team. He is a high energy leader with a skill to connect and build relationships. His ultimate goal is to develop more of a partnership, where he is an extension to the search, both on the company and candidate side. Mark is CPC certified by the National Association of Personnel Services and also participates on the Board of Directors for our state association, Recruiters of Wisconsin.

Mark is a family man and loves spending quality time with his wife and three kids. In his free time, Mark enjoys playing golf, following his favorite sports teams (The Green Bay Packers and the Whitewater Warhawks) and doing DIY projects. 

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