Irrigation Specialist - Maintenance Grounds/Carpentry

Cherry Creek Schools•Centennial, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of the district’s irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and healthy landscapes. Ensure that systems are functioning optimally and comply with local water conservation and regulatory standards. Work is performed independently and as part of a grounds maintenance team.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
Two (2) years of professional work experience
Knowledge of maintenance and operation of trenchers and various equipment
Must have a phone for emergency contact
Must meet the insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool
Colorado driver’s license
Licensed in Backflow Prevention or must obtain within the first year of employment
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) or must obtain within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Knowledge or experience with snow removal in a truck with a plow

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across all district sites including mainlines, lateral lines, valves, heads, controllers, sensors, and backflow devices.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, water usage, and equipment inventory.
Respond promptly to reports of malfunctioning systems or water-related emergencies.
Share on-call and snow removal duties as assigned.
Program and adjust irrigation schedules using central control systems to meet seasonal landscape requirements and water conservation goals.
Tests, repairs, and services pumps (¾ HP – 30HP) and backflow devices.
Supervises and performs all phases of landscape construction, maintenance, and repair District-wide, including assisting with fertilization as needed.
Collaborate with grounds staff to coordinate irrigation needs with mowing, landscaping, fertilization, and aeration schedules.
Conduct seasonal start-ups, shutdowns, and winterizations in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and climate demands.
Recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements of inefficient or outdated systems.
Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water use regulations, including backflow prevention.
Supervises and performs layouts and installation of irrigation systems.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.