Irrigation Manager

Location: Tampa/Sarasota FL
Recruiter: Represented by Bloom Talent Solutions
Search: Confidential Replacement

Position Overview

Bloom Talent Solutions is seeking a hands-on and leadership-driven Irrigation Manager to rebuild structure and lead the irrigation division across the Tampa/Sarasota market. This is a high-impact role responsible for bringing organization accountability and technical excellence to a currently underperforming department.

The organization is experiencing customer loss due to inconsistent irrigation service lack of oversight and the absence of a formal irrigation program. The ideal candidate is a capable leader and strong technician who can assess the current environment quickly implement structure and build a scalable high-performing irrigation operation.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Rebuild

• Build a full irrigation program from the ground upsystems processes standards and workflows.
• Create SOPs for wet checks scheduling diagnostics communication and invoicing.
• Develop performance KPIs for the irrigation team including turnaround time and service quality.
• Implement systems for routing inventory management reporting and dispatch rhythms.
• Align irrigation operations with broader branch and maintenance goals.

People Leadership

• Directly manage a team of 5 irrigation technicians and eliminate self-dispatching.
• Lead morning dispatch daily check-ins ride-alongs coaching and performance management.
• Build a culture of urgency professionalism and consistent execution.

Technical Oversight

• Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation systems including traditional and two-wire systems.
• Ensure high-quality repairs retrofits clock adjustments and audits.
• Oversee wet checks and enforce accountability to increase completion rates.
• Collaborate with the enhancement division supporting irrigation-related project work.
• Improve reliability across CDD and HOA portfolios.

Operational Excellence

• Improve operational disciplinecurrent state shows only 12 wet checks completed in a month.
• Implement visibility into hours job tracking revenue and technician performance.
• Support ERP and operational system transitions (Aspire or similar platforms).
• Create a structured workflow to stabilize customer satisfaction and retention.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven irrigation experience (service diagnostics troubleshooting).
  
• Leadership experience managing irrigation technicians or field teams.
  
• Ability to build structure process and accountability from scratch.
  
• Hands-on approach with strong communication and follow-through.
  
• Ability to lead dispatch daily and maintain operational discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience servicing Florida CDD and HOA accounts.
• Background with large operators such as BrightView Mainscape Juniper Sperber or similar.
• Understanding of irrigation financials productivity and reporting (or willingness to learn).

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $85000$100000 (depending on experience and technical depth)
Vehicle: Company truck or vehicle allowance
Benefits: Full benefits package available through employer

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to with Irrigation Manager Tampa/Sarasota in the subject line.

Required Experience:

Manager