Irrigation Technician

City of Greenwood Village•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Irrigation Technician performs skilled maintenance and repair of irrigation systems across Greenwood Village parks, landscape areas, open spaces, rights-of-way, and trails to keep them safe, functional, and visually appealing. The role also includes general landscape and park maintenance, snow and ice control, operation of light- and heavy-duty equipment, data collection and reporting, customer service, and occasional leadership of seasonal staff. The position is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and is performed in person. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; winter hours may change. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and can involve adverse weather, odors, and other potentially hazardous environmental conditions. Evening, weekend, after-hours, emergency, and beyond-schedule work may be required. The position requires physically demanding manual work, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. The employee works with City staff and the public and operates a variety of tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery. A Class B CDL must be obtained within 180 days of hire, and irrigation-related certifications must be obtained within one year.

Requirements

Four years of landscape maintenance experience, including two years working with irrigation systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 180 days of hire.
Ability to obtain irrigation-related certifications within one year, such as CIT, CLIA, or CPO.
Expertise in irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Ability to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment.
Knowledge of trenching, shoring, and confined-space safety practices.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead seasonal staff and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to prioritize tasks, identify hazards, and coordinate work-site activities safely and efficiently.
Ability to provide rotating after-hours and weekend coverage as needed.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and a full range of physical motions, including digging, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and reaching, and to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in adverse weather and potentially hazardous environmental conditions, and to work evenings, weekends, varied shifts, and beyond normal scheduled hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Competent Person in Trenching and Shoring.
Rain Bird Maxicom Operator.
Weathermatic SmartLink Certification.
Baseline Advanced Courses.
Confined Space Entry Courses.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, inspect, maintain, and repair irrigation systems throughout City parks, open spaces, municipal facilities, streetscapes, greenbelts, native areas, and sports fields while following safety procedures.
Identify irrigation leaks, breaks, coverage issues, and system deficiencies, and make adjustments and repairs to ensure proper operation and efficient water distribution.
Install and repair irrigation piping, pumps, valves, backflow assemblies, wiring, timers, and control mechanisms.
Program irrigation schedules and run times and operate centralized irrigation software and hardware, weather stations, rain sensors, soil moisture monitors, and flow meters.
Read and revise irrigation construction drawings, specifications, and detail plans; create and update electronic as-built records; and use diagnostic equipment to locate underground wires, faults, and irrigation components.
Conduct annual system testing, schedule repairs and replacements, winterize systems, follow trenching and shoring procedures, arrange utility locates for large excavations, and work in confined spaces such as irrigation vaults.
Coordinate work with supervisors and team members to minimize disruption to park activities and respond to after-hours service calls and emergency irrigation repairs.
Lead and participate in assigned maintenance staff's daily work, review completed work, coordinate priorities and schedules, and support timely completion of assignments.
Coordinate employee assignments and equipment use, identify equipment and material needs, collaborate with staff and contractors, and maintain records of equipment and materials used.
Ensure employees follow safety practices and provide training on work methods, techniques, and safety procedures.
Gather and maintain data and records about service requests, irrigation equipment, and maintenance; provide reports to supervisors and management; and use CityWorks, GIS/GPS, AutoCAD, and related tools to maintain information.
Perform general parks and open-space maintenance, including mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, aeration, weed and pest control, trash removal, landscaping, and park amenity maintenance and repair.
Operate light- and heavy-duty equipment, machinery, hand tools, and power tools for maintenance work.
Install plows, sanders, and other truck equipment; operate snow removal equipment; load sand and remove snow with a front-end loader; and operate single- or double-axle dump trucks to remove snow and apply sand.
Work assigned snow and ice control shifts and remain on call to respond to weather conditions requiring immediate action.
Communicate with the public, respond to service requests, and coordinate with maintenance crews, suppliers, and citizens.
Follow City safety policies and procedures and properly use and maintain required personal protective equipment.
Assist with special projects and events, including setup and cleanup, building construction, and annual community cleanup programs.
Perform minor vehicle and equipment maintenance and keep maintenance shops, workspaces, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies, replenish materials under City purchasing policies, and remove trash and recycling from City parks, native areas, and roadside locations.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.