Irrigation Technician

City of Jersey Village•Houston, TX

3d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Jersey Village is looking for an Irrigation Technician to join our Parks team! If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in keeping parks and public spaces looking their best, this could be the position for you. As an Irrigation Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining the City's parks, recreation facilities, athletic fields, landscaping, and irrigation systems. This position is ideal for someone who can work independently, troubleshoot problems, stay organized, and take initiative with limited day-to-day supervision.

Requirements

Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Be able to perform basic arithmetic.
Be comfortable working independently and troubleshooting routine problems.
Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and temperatures.
Possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
Possess a valid irrigation license or obtain one within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.
Set and adjust irrigation timers and repair sprinkler heads, valves, backflow devices, and other irrigation components.
Perform irrigation system startups, winterization, and preventative maintenance.
Assist with the maintenance of City parks, recreation facilities, athletic fields, and landscaping.
Operate equipment including mowers, edgers, chainsaws, trenchers, backhoes, trucks, and other tools and equipment.
Mow grass, plant and maintain landscaping, and perform general grounds maintenance.
Perform basic construction and repair work involving concrete, sand, gravel, and asphalt.
Maintain picnic tables, playground equipment, buildings, grounds, tools, and other City property.
Prepare and maintain athletic fields, including field striping.
Work independently or as part of a crew to complete assigned projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.