Technician Irrigator - Plumbing

Openings as of 2/28/2026.

Technician I Irrigator - Plumbing

• Position Type:
  Supporting District Operations/ Maintenance - General
• Date Posted: 2/27/2026
• Location:
  
  Service Center I/Lubbock Building
• Closing Date: 03/13/2026

Reports to:

Foreperson - Plumbing

PC#: 23580
Grade 802
244 Days
Salary: $33,184 - $39,977
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Assists the Irrigation Technician III with installing, repairing and maintaining district sprinkler systems.

• Assembles, installs, maintains, and pressure tests all pipes, fittings, and fixtures water, drainage, and sprinkler systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Detects needed repairs on sprinkler equipment following established inspection procedures. Determines sources of irrigation malfunctions and completes repairs as indicated or according to work orders.
• Installs and repairs pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment.
• Receives and completes work orders. Selects material and hardware and makes time and materials estimates. Maintains accurate records on material and labor used.
• Inspects jobs upon completion and ensures areas are clean.
• Works with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Responds to emergency calls as needed.

• Maintains inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials. Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of irrigation systems, plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Tools/Equipment Used: May use standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals, to access and status work orders; plumbing tools and equipment including pipe bender, propane torch; hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including forklift, trencher, backhoe; light truck or van.
• Posture: Frequent standing, walking, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting; works in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions; frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.
• Environment: Works outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and…