Irrigation Technician III - Parks & Recreation

Temple Texas•Temple, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Irrigation Technician III, under the general supervision of the Parks Foreman, maintains, inspects, and operates City irrigation systems and supports special events. This role involves repairing and maintaining all irrigation systems managed by the Parks department, inspecting assigned irrigation systems, backflow devices, and control boxes, and working with city planners to update irrigation specifications. The technician will also estimate costs, purchase supplies, maintain inventory, and supervise temporary and permanent employees during irrigation projects. Collaboration with other city departments for backflow device management, support for special events, and working with contractors on repairs and upgrades are key aspects of the role. Additionally, the position provides input for irrigation system mapping, offers irrigation design services, and supervises installations and modifications. The role requires adherence to City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, and may involve other assigned duties.

Requirements

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
Valid driver’s license
TCEQ Licensed Landscape Irrigator

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