What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Manager position at Taggares Fruit Company?
Job Description, Requirements & Expectations
Job Title: Irrigation Manager Department: Farm
Reports to: Assistant Farm Manager Wage: $80,000
Job Summary:
The Irrigation Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of irrigation tasks and managing the irrigation technology system, under the direction of the Farm Managers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Irrigation Supervisors;
- Work scheduling
- Workload forecasting
- Time-keeping
Primary Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operational decisions related to irrigation, including:
- Oversee the installation of irrigation systems.
- Oversee maintenance of irrigation systems
- Oversee irrigation scheduling (PhyTech)
- Oversee fertigation practices.
- Oversee irrigation application strategies.
- Utilize PhyTech (irrigation system)
- Scheduling
- Application record-keeping and reporting
- Monitoring soil moisture data
- Weather/climate station data
- Fruit related sensor data
- Plant health data
- Assist with new block development and irrigation system mapping.
- Assist with climate control programs (frost and cooling)
- Implement a maintenance program for irrigation pumps and equipment.
- Implement efficiency and innovation into irrigation program.
- Work with vendors for scheduling outside repairs and maintenance
- Build and retain a team of motivated, skilled, and effective employees.
Required Skills, Abilities, and Expectations:
- Bi-lingual, English/Spanish
- 2-5 years of managing experience
- 2-5 years of irrigation experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
- Ability to operate technology & understand system functions.
- Ability to function well in a busy, high-paced work environment.
- Strong data interpretation skills.
- Irrigation systems operate 24/7; This position requires availability outside of normal working hours to monitor operational alerts by phone and occasionally on-site.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and potential performance-based bonuses
- Health Insurance
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated and bilingual professional with a passion for maintaining farming equipment and contributing to a sustainable future, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to srojas@taggaresfruit.com with the subject line "Irrigation Manager Application - [Your Name]." We look forward to reviewing your application.
Taggares Fruit Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of background or ethnicity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Agriculture: 2 years (Preferred)
- Irrigation: 4 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000