Irrigation Specialist - Maintenance Grounds/Carpentry

Cherry Creek Schools•CO, CO

About The Position

The Irrigation Specialist is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and installing the district’s irrigation systems to support efficient water use and healthy landscapes. The role ensures systems function optimally and comply with local water conservation and regulatory standards. Work is performed independently and as part of a grounds maintenance team. The position also supports landscape construction, maintenance, and repair across district sites; coordinates irrigation work with other grounds activities; and shares on-call and snow removal duties as assigned. This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
Two 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 the license within the first year of employment.
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) or must obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.

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 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.
Test, repair, and service pumps (¾ HP–30 HP) and backflow devices.
Supervise and perform landscape construction, maintenance, and repair district-wide, including assisting with fertilization as needed.
Coordinate irrigation needs with grounds staff and mowing, landscaping, fertilization, and aeration schedules.
Conduct seasonal system start-ups, shutdowns, and winterizations in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and climate demands.
Recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements of inefficient or outdated systems.
Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal water-use regulations, including backflow prevention.
Supervise and perform irrigation system layouts and installation.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.