Irrigation Install Foreman - Year Round - FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $25-$35/hr

Do you have experience in irrigation, underground sprinkling, andleadership? Are you looking for a new career move with a GREAT company?

DeHamer is looking for someone that fits our culture, is aligned with our values, and has the ability to lead a team that our irrigation department. Additionally, the Irrigation Foreman is expected to serve the customer and organization by leading the team to finish efficiently within budget and with quality.

At DeHamer Landscaping we believe that people matter as reflected in our Mission [What we do], our Vision [our Why] and our Values [Who we are becoming]. We hold firm that these are a crucial part of day-to-day work and hold us accountable for where we are headed!

MISSION:
Enhancing the lives of our team to serve our customers with excellence.

VISION:
Empower everyone we meet to build better lives to reflect Gods beauty throughout the world.

VALUES:
Desire to be great
Excellent Attitude
Hardworking
Attention to Detail
Motivated
Exceptional Customer Service
Do TheRight Thing Every time

Position Summary

The Irrigation Foreman is responsible for leading the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and/or commercial irrigation systems. This role supervises a field crew, manages daily job-site operations, and ensures irrigation projects are completed safely, efficiently, within budget, and to DeHamer Landscapings quality standards.

The Irrigation Foreman serves as the primary on-site leader and point of contact for irrigation-related work, while modeling DeHamer Landscapings Mission, Vision, and Core Values in every interaction with team members and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership & Job-Site Management

• Supervise and lead an irrigation crew on daily job sites
• Plan and manage loading and unloading of trucks and trailers with required equipment and materials
• Ensure safety, productivity, and quality standards are met on every job
• Inspect daily work to ensure installations and repairs meet company standards
• Train, mentor, and lead crew members in proper irrigation methods, safety procedures, and best practices
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of trucks, trailers, equipment, and job sites
• Inventory of Irrigation material used on-site and in trailer

Irrigation Installation, Maintenance & Repair

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems including:
  • Sprinkler and drip systems
  • Valves, controllers, pumps, and mainlines
• Read and interpret irrigation blueprints, plans, layouts, and specifications
• Ensure proper system coverage and water efficiency.
• Program, adjust, and troubleshoot standard and smart irrigation controllers

Communication & Customer Service

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for irrigation projects
• Provide clear updates on job progress, timelines, and any issues
• Communicate material needs, progress, and challenges to management

Administrative & Performance Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job records material usage, and job notes
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Enforce safety policies and promote a safe working environment
• Approach challenges with a troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on irrigation installation
• Previous crew leadership or foreman experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of irrigation components, and basic electrical systems
• Ability to read irrigation plans and site drawings
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record (chauffeurs license required)
• Ability to operate required tools and equipment including trenchers and hand tools
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors in Michigan weather conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, and work for extended periods
• Comfortable working in trenches and on uneven terrain

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Health Care provided with HSA
• Dental and Vision available
• Simple IRA with 3% match after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  
• Great Culture
  
• DeHamer Events and Gear

DeHamer Landscaping [Company] Hiring Terms and Conditions:

Applications must be completed via our website at are active/validfor 30 days. After 30 days, the applicant must reapply in person or via our website: It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep track of the time schedule for applications. The Company will not notify you of an applications expiration.

For your information: We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment with us, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary, and personal interviews. Further, our need to hire may change without notice as business conditions change. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law.
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I authorize the Company to make any necessary investigations into my personal history and authorize any former employer, educational institution, law enforcement agency, government agency, financial institution, or other person having personal knowledge about me to supply the Company or its authorized representative with any information concerning my background. Ireleasefrom liability and hold harmless any individual or agency supplying this information to the Company or its authorized representative. I answered every question on the application completely, truthfully, and correctly. I understand that the application is not an offer, promise, or contract of employment, either expressed or implied. My employment would be at-will and could be terminated by either the Company or me at any time, with or without notice or reason. I understand that I may be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check, and if hired, I will be subject to the Companys drug and alcohol testing policy during my employment. The information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that, if offered a position, any false or inaccurate information or misrepresentation of fact or omission of information requested as stated or implied, given in my application, interview(s), or any other employment form may be sufficient reason not to hire me and maybe the reason for dismissal.

I understand that, if hired, I will be required to provide documentation of both my identity and employment eligibility in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Iunderstand,that, if hired, my employment will be subject to various guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Company as stated in the Employee Handbook, any policy and procedure manual, or other communications to employees. I further understand that the Companys policies and procedures are subject to modification without notice.DeHamerLandscaping isan Equal Opportunity Employer and doesnot discriminate against any individual in any phase of employment in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, and applicable local, state, and federal law. Under Michigan law, if you need accommodation, you must notify the Human Resources office in writing within 182 days after you knew or reasonably should have known of the need. Failure to notify Human Resources in a timely manner may result in the loss of legal rights under Michigan law. I agree that any lawsuit or claim against the Company arising out of my employment or termination of employment (including, but not limited to, claims arising under state, federal, or local civil rights laws) must be brought within the following time limits or be forever barred: (a) for lawsuits or claims requiring a Notice of Right to Sue from the EEOC, within 90 days after the EEOC issues that Notice; or (b) for all other lawsuits and claims, within (i) 180 days of the event(s) giving rise to the claim, or (ii) the time limit specified by statute, whichever is shorter. I waive any statute of limitations that exceeds this time limit.

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