Job Description

Irrigation Manager - Commercial Landscaping

We’re hiring an Irrigation Manager to lead all irrigation operations for our San Antonio branch.

You want career growth, top-tier pay, a fun work environment, and the tools to win. Sunscape can give you all that—and more.

Why You’ll Love Sunscape

• Top-tier pay with bonus tied to water savings, response times, and portfolio quality
• Company truck + fuel card , phone/iPad, and the gear you actually need
• Autonomy without micromanagement and a team that moves fast
• Real growth path as we scale across Central Texas

Who is Sunscape?

We're a full-service commercial landscape maintenance company in Central Texas primarily servicing master planned HOA communities. Today, we service over 125+ HOA's in Austin and San Antonio.

What You’ll Do

• Own the irrigation program for a portfolio of commercial/HOA properties
• Lead, schedule, and develop a team of irrigation techs (hiring, coaching, safety)
• Diagnose and repair mainline/zone breaks, valves, pumps, backflows, and two-wire systems
• Plan and execute PM programs: station checks, seasonal settings, audits, and reporting
• Set, monitor, and optimize smart controllers/central control (Rain Bird, Hunter, Weathermatic, etc.)
• Build water budgets; track usage and hit conservation targets; align to drought rules
• Quote and deliver irrigation enhancements; manage materials and job costs
• Ensure same-day triage of leaks and priority issues; manage after-hours/on-call rotation
• Maintain clean documentation in our software (work orders, photos, as-builts, parts)
• Partner with Account Managers and clients during walks; present findings and solutions

What It Takes

• 3+ years leading commercial irrigation service/repairs (crew lead or manager)
• Expert troubleshooting of irrigation issues, decoders, and two-wire
• Proficiency with smart controllers & central control platforms
• Strong planning, routing, and parts/materials management
• Clean driving record; ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors year-round
• Texas TCEQ Licensed Irrigator (LI) or ability to obtain quickly (company-supported)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred

Nice to Have

• Backflow Tester (BPAT), Irrigation Technician (IT), or related certifications
• HOA/community maintenance experience in Central Texas
• Familiarity with Aspire (or similar) service software and SAWS conservation programs

Core Values

• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE – We are transparent. We do what we say we’re going to do. We are actively building trust with others.
• WE ARE GROWTH MINDED - We are interested in learning new things. We view change as an opportunity.
• WE ARE POSITIVE - We focus on the bright side. We uplift others.
• WE ARE GOOD PEOPLE - We communicate well. We help one another. We are people others enjoy being around. We show humility every day.
• WE DELIVER WITH QUALITY - We operate in a safe and timely manner. We ensure exceptional results.

If you’re hungry to lead, love solving tough irrigation problems, and want to grow with a winning team, let’s talk—confidentially.

Apply/Contact:
Nick Seger, CEO - nick@sunscapetx.com

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work

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