Landscaping & Irrigation Lead – Hands-On Working Lead

Who We Are

Aro Homes is a thriving purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed precision engineered homes that are beautiful livable and durable while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment.

We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers builders engineers product developers and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. Weve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable multi-disciplinary and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better including Eric Schmidts Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent passionate people then lets start a conversation.

What You Will Be Responsible For

We are looking for a Landscaping & Irrigation Lead to perform and oversee landscape and irrigation installations repairs and warranty work across our residential construction projects in the South Bay.

This is a hands-on working lead position for someone who enjoys building outdoor spaces solving problems in the field and guiding small crews of temporary workers to deliver high-quality results.

Your primary focus will be installing maintaining and repairing residential landscaping and irrigation systems including addressing warranty-related issues. Your secondary focus will be supporting Quality and Warranty tasks and other construction activities as needed such as fencing retaining walls and hardscape.

Youll have the opportunity to take ownership of your daily work lead by example and contribute to building high-quality homes while maintaining a safe collaborative and productive work environment.

What Youll Do

Landscaping & Irrigation Installation and Repairs

• Perform daily hands-on landscape and irrigation installation on new building sites coordinating timing with the Assistant Superintendent of Warranty and the Site Superintendent.

• Install maintain and repair irrigation systems including drip and spray lines valves backflow devices controllers and connections to the homes water supply.

• Prepare soil and grade beds for drainage then install plants trees sod mulch and decorative rock per landscape plans.

• Diagnose and resolve warranty-related issues such as leaks poor coverage controller faults drainage problems and plant loss ensuring work meets quality standards and project specifications.

• Program and adjust irrigation controllers for efficient water use in line with local water-efficiency requirements.

Crew Leadership & Field Coordination

• Lead and work alongside small crews of temporary construction workers assigning daily tasks demonstrating proper techniques and ensuring safe productive high-quality work.

• Coordinate daily work priorities with field supervisors and other construction teams to support project schedules.

• Promote safe work practices and ensure team members follow established safety procedures including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Communicate project progress material and plant needs and potential challenges to field management.

General Construction & Site Support

• Assist with fence and gate installation retaining walls and basic hardscape such as pavers edging and walkways.

• Mix pour and finish concrete for small construction applications.

• Assist with site preparation digging trenching grading cleanup and other general construction activities.

• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment.

What Youll Bring

• 2 years of hands-on experience installing maintaining troubleshooting and repairing residential landscaping and irrigation systems OR 2 years of general home construction experience with the ability to complete work independently.

• Working knowledge of irrigation components including drip and spray systems valves controllers and PVC and poly piping.

• Experience using construction hand tools power tools and measuring equipment safely and effectively.

• Ability to read basic landscape and irrigation plans take accurate measurements and deliver quality workmanship.

• Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and a commitment to quality and workplace safety.

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members while managing assigned tasks independently.

• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between multiple residential construction sites throughout the South Bay during the workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of drought-tolerant and native plants suited to the Bay Area climate.

• Familiarity with California water-efficiency requirements (e.g. MWELO) and smart irrigation controllers.

• Irrigation certification (e.g. Irrigation Association or QWEL) a plus.

• Experience leading coordinating or guiding construction workers including temporary labor crews a plus.

• Experience with fencing retaining walls hardscape or concrete work.

• Familiarity with residential new construction and post-construction warranty repairs.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding construction work including prolonged standing walking bending kneeling squatting digging trenching and working on uneven surfaces.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently with heavier materials handled using team assistance or appropriate lifting equipment.

• Ability to safely handle and move soil rock plants irrigation supplies lumber concrete and other construction materials.

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and at active residential construction sites.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose-driven company from the ground up.

• Competitive salary package.

• Medical/dental/vision benefits.

• Equity in the company.

At Aro Homes we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires an accommodation to complete an application please do not hesitate to let us know at If youre excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above we encourage you to apply.