Irrigation Coach

About Us

At Monrovia we are dedicated to creating a more beautiful world by selecting and growing plants of superior quality. We know that creating a beautiful garden or landscape is about connecting to the beauty of nature. We use our hearts, minds, and hands to nurture plants for all types of landscapes. Our passion for plants, use of natural processes, and our years of experience result in plants that enable consumers to achieve a landscape of exceptional beauty and share in the joy that comes from creating healthy living spaces.

About the Role

As Irrigation Coach at our California Nursery, you will lead the Irrigation Team Leader and Irrigation Craftsmen responsible for every irrigation, fertigation, and water distribution system across the Nursery. You will set and adjust irrigation schedules, keep pump houses, wells, filtration, and fertilizer injection systems running, and make daily calls on water and nutrient needs that protect plant health and quality.

You will also lead the transition to automated irrigation scheduling on the OPTO control system, moving the team from manual scheduling toward data-driven, remotely monitored irrigation, while partnering closely with the Plant Protection Coach, Crop Grower Coaches, and the Local Quality Council (LQC) on water quality and plant-health decisions.

Employment Status: Full-Time, Year-Round, Exempt Shift: Varies Seasonally Compensation: 70,304-72,500 Annually What You'll Do Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities

You will... Lead and coach the Irrigation Team Leader and Irrigation Craftsmen, setting the daily Irrigators’ Plan of the Day (IPOD). Own irrigation scheduling and system uptime for pumps, wells, filtration, controllers, and fertilizer injection across every growing area. Lead the rollout of automated irrigation scheduling on the OPTO control system, replacing manual scheduling with data-driven, remotely monitored operations.

Troubleshoot, repair, and install irrigation and fertigation systems, and champion water conservation and Best Management Practices. Monitor water quality and fertility sampling, and partner with the Plant Protection Coach, Crop Grower Coaches, and the LQC on plant-health decisions. Maintain irrigation parts inventory and manage purchasing through the requisition process.

Keep every activity safe and compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. Communicate regularly with fellow Coaches on irrigation priorities, crop conditions, and operational concerns.

Who you are

You… 3-5+ years of irrigation experience, preferably within a container-grown ornamental nursery or agricultural production environment. Strong hands-on knowledge of irrigation systems, fertilizer injection systems, pumps, valves, controllers, and water management practices. Experience with, or strong aptitude to learn, automated irrigation control platforms such as OPTO for remote scheduling and monitoring.

Basic carpentry and electrical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot electrical components, solenoids, wiring, and control systems. Prior lead or supervisory experience (preferred). Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Comfort with Word, Excel, and Oracle, and a valid driver's license. A self-motivated, organized, can-do attitude, and the willingness to work flexible hours and overtime when required.

Are open to working extended hours if needed, based on the business need. Are punctual and dependable. Must be able to lift 35 pounds up to 50 pounds on occasion Have the full range of mobility in your upper and lower body, can reach overhead and work in various positions including stooping, standing walking, bending over, and squatting; can lift, pull, and push materials, use hands and fingers to feel, handle plants or operate objects, tools or controls; are able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus, all with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Can work high noise level environments Benefits at Monrovia When you participate in our 401(k) plan, you’ll get a company match of up to 4%. You will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision and life insurance. You’ll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices. You'll earn paid vacation Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable California labor laws, including providing meal and rest breaks, and paying overtime in accordance with California law. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is safe, inclusive, and free from harassment or discrimination.