Irrigation Installer

Irrigation Installer

Job : 5705813

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Midland, Texas

Position: Irrigation Installer

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Number of Days: 250

Pay Grade: Aux PG-3

Division:

Department: School Plant Services

Reports To: Director of Facility Design, Irrigation Foreman

Supervises: None

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Prior work and knowledge related to repair and maintenance of irrigation systems.

• Maintain district underground irrigation/sprinkler systems in efficient working order to properly distribute irrigation water to MISD grounds.
• Calibrate controls of all irrigation/sprinkler systems to operate in an efficient manner as directed.
• Maintain all sprinkler systems to operate in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Assist the Grounds Department in repair and related systems and equipment as assigned by Irrigation Foreman; repair and maintain pumps, valves, piping as requested.
• Consult with Principals to determine if they have problems with any irrigation or sprinkler equipment or watering schedules.
• Monitor on a monthly basis all District underground irrigation sprinkler systems to verify if systems are properly operating.
• Grease or oil all irrigation/sprinkler systems pumps as required by manufacturer.
• Communicate with Irrigation Crew and Irrigation Foreman on all projects and work order status.
• Other duties as assigned by the Irrigation Foreman, or Director of Facility Design.

Minimum Certification/

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of basic mechanical and plumbing equipment and underground irrigation & sprinkler systems, valves, sprinkler heads, pumps etc.

Minimum Experience:

• Documented prior experience servicing and maintaining mechanical, plumbing and irrigation systems.

Moderate lifting and carrying; reaching above shoulders and below knees; use of fingers, arms, legs; repeated bending; regular attendance required.

Standard hand tools and power tools used in general plumbing or irrigation/sprinkler repair and maintenance; MISD pick-up or van or other similar vehicle; ladders; shovels.

Outside and inside; excessive dampness or chilling, or heat; constant noise, fumes, dust, dirt; solvents, chemicals; electrical energy; working around machinery with moving parts; working from ladders or in tight confined spaces such as attics, crawl spaces or equipment tunnels; working in trenches and in a wet environment.

Full‑Time