Irrigation Crew Lead / Field Operations Coordinator
Barrett Lawn Care, Hopkins, MN
Starting pay: $29 to $35 per hour, dependent on experience.
This is a long-term, year-round position with full-time hours in the spring, summer and fall (4-5 days/week - 10-hour days). Winter hours available to do snow removal.
At Barrett Lawn Care, you are not just a number, you are a member of our family. Our growing business values its employees and shows it by providing:
A team dedicated to supporting your professional growth
New and up-to-date equipment and trucks
Opportunities to earn PTO
A 401k retirement account
Benefits through Aflac
Cross-training, growth, and recognition opportunities (including bonuses)
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated, dependable, and organized leader to join our irrigation department. We want someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and helps keep our crews running smoothly every day. Irrigation experience is highly preferred, but strong leadership skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to take ownership matter most.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate daily crew schedules, assignments, and routes
Make sure technicians have the materials, tools, and information they need before heading out
Lead, guide, and support technicians throughout the day
Help troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain residential and commercial irrigation systems
Communicate with office staff on scheduling, job progress, customer concerns, and follow-up work
Monitor work quality and efficiency
Spot scheduling conflicts and job-site issues before they become bigger problems
Step in and assist crews in the field when needed
Participate in snow removal, including plowing, shoveling, and salt application
Take initiative and find solutions rather than waiting for direction
What We’re Looking For
Leadership: Guides a team, holds others accountable, and leads by example
Organization: Manages multiple moving parts and keeps crews on track
Dependability: Shows up and follows through
Problem-solving: Acts without constant supervision
Communication: Works well with technicians, office staff, management, and customers
Positive attitude: Takes pride in doing things the right way
Irrigation knowledge: Installation, troubleshooting, repairs, controllers, valves, and maintenance highly preferred
MN driver’s license with DOT medical card (or ability to obtain) REQUIRED
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift/carry 50 lbs frequently
Preferred Certifications
Certified Irrigation Technician
Backflow tester license
DNR Lake System Provider / Lake Service Provider license
Why Join Barrett Lawn Care?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced irrigation technician ready to step into leadership, or for someone with strong field operations experience who enjoys coordinating teams. Although the work may be similar with other lawn care companies, Barrett is a different kind of company that truly cares for its employees. If you’re dependable, organized, and ready to lead, apply today!