Irrigation & Infrastructure Specialist

Overview

The Irrigation & Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing all irrigation systems across our Arizona and California farming operations. This includes center-pivot systems (AZ), solid-set systems (CA), and deep-well infrastructure. The role combines agronomic experience with mechanical expertise to ensure our crops receive precise, reliable water delivery and our irrigation assets remain in top condition.

Location:

Willcox, AZ (primary) and Holtville, CA (secondary).

Reports To:

Director of Farming / Farm Manager. Travel:
Frequent between AZ and CA (approx. 60/40 split).

• System Maintenance & Infrastructure Care:
  Oversee daily inspection and preventive maintenance of center-pivot and solid-set systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues with pumps, gearboxes, motors, electrical panels, and control systems.
• Proactively manage well health - monitor pressures, flow rates, sand content, and electrical loads.
• Implement maintenance logs and protocols to reduce downtime and avoid catastrophic failures.
• Coordinate third-party service providers for well, pump, or electrical work as needed.

• Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers on crop-specific irrigation strategies.
• Execute irrigation schedules developed by the agronomy team.
• Monitor irrigation performance and adjust timing, flow, and duration to maximize crop health and yield.
• Track irrigation water use efficiency and support sustainability initiatives.

• Support general maintenance of tractors, sprayers, and other farm machinery during non-irrigation periods.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory and recommend capital improvements to irrigation systems.
• Train seasonal irrigation staff or operators on standard operating procedures and maintenance basics.

• 7+ years of experience in irrigation management or farm infrastructure maintenance, preferably with both center-pivot and solid-set systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to maintain and repair irrigation and well systems.
• Working knowledge of crop irrigation principles and agronomic impacts of water management.
• Ability to diagnose and prevent common well and pump failures (e.g., sand ingestion, over cycling, bowl wear).
• Comfortable working independently across multiple sites and climates.
• Excellent recordkeeping and organizational skills.
• CDL or farm-equipment operation experience a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.