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# Landscaping & Irrigation Lead – Hands-On Working Lead at Aro Homes

- **Company:** Aro Homes
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA
- **Compensation:** $35–$45/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aro.homes/c7d0a6a1-4157-46b1-9d3d-05fe0cfbbc85

## Job description

## Who We Are

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment. We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We've demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let's start a conversation.

## What You Will Be Responsible For

We are looking for a Landscaping & Irrigation Lead to perform and oversee landscape and irrigation installations, repairs, and warranty work across our residential construction projects in the South Bay. This is a hands-on working lead position for someone who enjoys building outdoor spaces, solving problems in the field, and guiding small crews of temporary workers to deliver high-quality results. Your primary focus will be installing, maintaining, and repairing residential landscaping and irrigation systems, including addressing warranty-related issues. Your secondary focus will be supporting Quality and Warranty tasks and other construction activities as needed, such as fencing, retaining walls, and hardscape. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your daily work, lead by example, and contribute to building high-quality homes while maintaining a safe, collaborative, and productive work environment.

## What You'll Do

Landscaping & Irrigation Installation and Repairs

- Perform daily hands-on landscape and irrigation installation on new building sites, coordinating timing with the Assistant Superintendent of Warranty and the Site Superintendent.
- Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, including drip and spray lines, valves, backflow devices, controllers, and connections to the home's water supply.
- Prepare soil and grade beds for drainage, then install plants, trees, sod, mulch, and decorative rock per landscape plans.
- Diagnose and resolve warranty-related issues such as leaks, poor coverage, controller faults, drainage problems, and plant loss, ensuring work meets quality standards and project specifications.
- Program and adjust irrigation controllers for efficient water use, in line with local water-efficiency requirements.

Crew Leadership & Field Coordination

- Lead and work alongside small crews of temporary construction workers, assigning daily tasks, demonstrating proper techniques, and ensuring safe, productive, high-quality work.
- Coordinate daily work priorities with field supervisors and other construction teams to support project schedules.
- Promote safe work practices and ensure team members follow established safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Communicate project progress, material and plant needs, and potential challenges to field management.

General Construction & Site Support

- Assist with fence and gate installation, retaining walls, and basic hardscape such as pavers, edging, and walkways.
- Mix, pour, and finish concrete for small construction applications.
- Assist with site preparation, digging, trenching, grading, cleanup, and other general construction activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

## What You'll Bring

- 2+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing residential landscaping and irrigation systems, OR 2+ years of general home construction experience with the ability to complete work independently.
- Working knowledge of irrigation components, including drip and spray systems, valves, controllers, and PVC and poly piping.
- Experience using construction hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment safely and effectively.
- Ability to read basic landscape and irrigation plans, take accurate measurements, and deliver quality workmanship.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and workplace safety.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members while managing assigned tasks independently.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between multiple residential construction sites throughout the South Bay during the workday.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of drought-tolerant and native plants suited to the Bay Area climate.
- Familiarity with California water-efficiency requirements (e.g., MWELO) and smart irrigation controllers.
- Irrigation certification (e.g., Irrigation Association or QWEL) a plus.
- Experience leading, coordinating, or guiding construction workers, including temporary labor crews, a plus.
- Experience with fencing, retaining walls, hardscape, or concrete work.
- Familiarity with residential new construction and post-construction warranty repairs.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

- Ability to perform physically demanding construction work, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, digging, trenching, and working on uneven surfaces.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently, with heavier materials handled using team assistance or appropriate lifting equipment.
- Ability to safely handle and move soil, rock, plants, irrigation supplies, lumber, concrete, and other construction materials.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and at active residential construction sites.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

## What We Offer

- Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose-driven company from the ground up.
- Competitive salary package.
- Medical/dental/vision benefits.
- Equity in the company.

At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires an accommodation to complete an application, please do not hesitate to let us know at people@aro.homes. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

## About Aro Homes

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Aro Homes designs and builds precision-engineered, net-zero single-family homes for established neighborhoods using a product-driven, tech-enabled approach.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A - $21M funding)
- **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (key leaders include CEO Simon Boag, President Carl Gish, and executives from engineering, manufacturing, and real estate)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Residential homebuilding, sustainable construction, proptech
- **Target customers**: B2C (homeowners looking to build on their land or buy in infill neighborhoods); also works with developers and municipalities
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Deliver beautiful, amazing-to-live-in homes that accelerate our progress toward a carbon-neutral future."

## Products & Services
- **Aro Home**: A net-zero, carbon-negative single-family home designed by world-renowned architects Olson Kundig. Precision-engineered using 3D modeling, premium materials (standing seam metal roof, aluminum windows, high-performance HVAC), and smart energy technology. Homes are 50% more energy-efficient and save 11.2 tons of CO₂ yearly. Available as a build-on-your-land product or in new infill communities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $21M (Series A, November 2022)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Innovation Endeavors (led Series A, Eric Schmidt’s fund); Olson Kundig (architectural partner); other leading investors (not publicly named)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew from ~50 (late 2023) to 140+ employees (mid-2026); expanding from Bay Area into Sacramento region; received 2024 Design Awards Merit for a Mountain View project; actively hiring across engineering, field construction, and manufacturing roles

## Competitive Advantages
- **Product-driven factory-built process** that goes beyond traditional stick-built homes: 4x more precision build quality, reduced waste, faster timelines.
- **Net-zero or carbon-negative performance** – every home produces more energy than it consumes, with low embodied carbon materials.
- **World-class design** – homes are designed by Olson Kundig, one of the most respected architecture firms globally, providing an aesthetic and livability edge.
- **Vertical integration** – Aro owns the entire process from design, engineering, manufacturing, permitting, site work, to installation, eliminating coordination headaches.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale the repeatable home designs across multiple markets (starting in California, expanding to other states)
- Continue to refine manufacturing processes and supply chain to drive down costs and improve build speed
- Grow the team across engineering, manufacturing, construction management, and real estate development
- Maintain carbon-negative status and push the industry toward sustainable practices

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven team of passionate experts in engineering, construction, design, product management, and manufacturing. Emphasis on "doing good" for the planet while solving hard problems.
- **Work model**: Hybrid workspace (some roles remote-friendly, field roles on-site at Mountain View or Sacramento offices). Flexible working hours.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision insurance, equity ownership, training & development, and health & wellness benefits.
- **Engineering culture**: Engineers work on product launches, process improvements, and advanced manufacturing. Roles include Process Engineer, Product Technical Architect, and Architecture Project Manager. The team values precision and innovation.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling company with 140+ employees and active hiring across multiple functions – offers opportunity to shape processes and culture.

## Sources
1. [Aro Homes About Us](https://www.aro.homes/about-us)
2. [Aro Homes Careers Page](https://aro.homes/careers/)
3. [Aro Homes Main Website](https://www.aro.homes/)
4. [Built In Aro Homes Profile](https://builtin.com/company/aro-homes)
5. [LinkedIn Aro Homes Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aro-homes)
6. [Ashby Jobs Page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aro.homes)

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