Irrigation Technician

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice.

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The Irrigation Technician performs journey-level work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation sprinkler systems on City property to ensure effective watering of golf courses, park areas, and playing fields.

• Manages, designs, permits, and supervises installations; inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains drinking fountains and irrigation systems within Park and Recreation properties; provides a high level of maintenance for turf and landscaping areas within the City.
• Loads and unloads tools, irrigation materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• Performs general technical and preventive maintenance on sprinkler systems such as checking oils, cleaning parts, and making adjustments to ensure system is maintained in proper operating condition.
• Makes diagnoses of problems when possible or refers to journey level irrigation worker to provide effective repair of sprinkler systems.
• Performs a variety of activities such as digging trenches, driving tractor to pull water tank, using chain saws and weed eaters to assist with irrigation system maintenance.
• Provides quality customer service and competent public interaction.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) years of installing irrigation or working with landscaping.
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Valid Texas Irrigator’s License Issued by the Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) preferred.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of installing and maintaining irrigation systems;
• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products; and

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials.

• Highly organized and have the ability to prioritize projects and handle several projects at the same time.
• Exhibit good problem-solving skills and good judgment in keeping with the mission of the Recreation Department.