Irrigation Technician

Summary

Irrigation Technician III, under the general supervision of the Parks Foreman, maintains, inspects, and operates City irrigation systems and supports special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains all irrigation systems managed by the Parks department
• Inspects of all assigned irrigation systems, backflow devices, and control boxes
• Works with Parks Maintenance Division Director and Parks Planner to write and update irrigation specifications for related city projects
• Estimates costs and purchases supplies needed to accomplish projects, ensuring purchasing procedures are followed
• Maintains inventory of needed repair parts
• Supervises temporary and permanent employees during irrigation projects
• Coordinates with other city departments with inspection, maintenance, and replacement of system backflow devices
• Supports special events, both City and private, and helps with the set up and take down of the portable stage
• Works with contractors to perform repairs & upgrades to existing systems and new installs
• Provides input to assist Parks and GIS department in accurate mapping of irrigation systems
• Provides irrigation design and supervises installation and system modifications as assigned
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, including multi-strand and 2 wire/decoder systems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• Valid driver’s license
• TCEQ Licensed Landscape Irrigator