Irrigation Maintenance Coordinator

* Supervises and coaches employees in performing irrigation-focused tasks such as inspecting irrigation infrastructure, conducting system diagnostics, performing routine and preventive maintenance, and completing minor repairs on valves, controllers, heads, and distribution lines. Reviews daily and weekly workloads and assigns tasks related to irrigation system operation, water management, and asset upkeep. Manages workload priorities, resources, and timelines for irrigation projects, including system startups and shutdowns, seasonal adjustments, central control scheduling, response to reported leaks, and coordination of water conservation activities.
* Participates in recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations for employees involved in irrigation maintenance and repair. Implements controls for unit staffing and operational effectiveness by ensuring staff are properly trained on irrigation equipment, troubleshooting methods, and safety practices to support optimal system performance. Establishes timelines, monitors progress, and recommends adjustments to improve efficiency. Assists in implementing department policies, projects, and procedures related to irrigation operations, maintenance standards, and water-use compliance throughout the park system.
* Drives to various park sites to audit irrigation system performance, verify completion of assigned irrigation maintenance tasks, and document findings related to system efficiency, functionality, and staff workmanship. Prepares, writes, reviews, and edits reports on irrigation maintenance activities, water-use monitoring, system repairs, and compliance with irrigation management standards. Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal requirements, as well as departmental water-use policies, by auditing irrigation schedules, monitoring water consumption, documenting leak response, and reporting on irrigation system operating procedures.
* Contributes to the community and city by ensuring park irrigation systems are well-maintained, efficient, and support safe and healthy landscapes for public use. Engages with teams to implement organizational values and strategies by leading irrigation staff in upholding standards of excellence in water management, system reliability, and resource stewardship. Leads by example in promoting accountability and adherence to organizational values, fostering positive relationships with the community through responsive and effective irrigation system management.

Provides customer service by responding to constituent inquiries related to irrigation issues, water usage, and system performance, and addresses concerns promptly and professionally.
* Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
** Benefits:
** The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.

With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

You can learn more about our benefits at
#J-18808-Ljbffr