Licensed Irrigation Technician

Licensed Irrigation Technician

Waller Independent School District Maintenance Department - Waller, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5758930

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Licensed Irrigation Technician

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Pay Grade: Auxiliary PG 6

Dept./School: Maintenance

Date Revised: 5/29/2026

Work Days: 261

Under general supervision, manage, inspect and maintain district irrigation systems and components. Monitor, set and adjust watering schedules for timers and irrigation clocks. Provide maintenance and repairs on all irrigation systems. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all irrigation systems in district facilities.

• High school diploma or GED
• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
• Must possess an Irrigation Technicians’ license – (or) attain within 90 days of employment
• (Preferred) - TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester License

• Ability to understand detailed blueprints/schematic drawings of irrigation systems
• Ability communicate effectively
• Ability to operate power‑driven equipment and backhoe
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Experience: Minimum of two years of Irrigation experience preferred

• Repair, replace, diagnose, troubleshoot irrigation systems and components
• Inspect and document problematic causes of excessive water usage and methods to conserve water.
• Install sprinkler heads, valves, fittings, irrigation boxes, sleeves and other irrigation components.
• Work cooperatively with Landscape and Grounds Maintenance personnel to ensure proper watering schedules.
• Receive and complete work orders. Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

• Maintain inventory of district‑owned tools, equipment, and materials. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Assist with Athletics Field Maintenance as needed and/or directed.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your supervisor.

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• Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow‑through, be on time for meetings and appointments and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
• Cooperation – work well with co‑workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others and help others willingly.
• Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Judgment –…