Irrigation Technician

Greenwood Village•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Irrigation Technician performs skilled maintenance and repair of irrigation systems across City parks, landscape areas, open spaces, rights-of-way, trails, municipal facilities, streetscapes, greenbelts, native areas, and sports fields. The position also performs general parks and landscape maintenance, snow and ice control, equipment operation, data collection and reporting, customer service, and occasional leadership of seasonal or assigned maintenance staff. Work is performed in person in Greenwood Village, Colorado, both indoors and outdoors and in varied weather and environmental conditions. The stated regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; winter hours may change. Evening, weekend, after-hours, emergency, and other-shift work may be required. The role reports to the Parks Supervisor.

Requirements

Four years of landscape maintenance experience, including two years in 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 (CIT, CLIA, 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 and decision-making to prioritize tasks, identify hazards, and coordinate work-site activities.
Ability to provide rotating after-hours and weekend coverage as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, inspect, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, identifying leaks, breaks, coverage issues, and other deficiencies and making adjustments and repairs.
Install and repair irrigation piping, pumps, valves, backflow assemblies, wiring, timers, and control mechanisms.
Program irrigation schedules and operate centrally controlled irrigation software and hardware, weather stations, sensors, and flow meters to support efficient water distribution.
Read and revise irrigation drawings, specifications, and 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, perform seasonal winterization, follow trenching and shoring procedures, arrange utility locates for large excavations, and work in confined spaces in accordance with industry standards.
Coordinate work with supervisors and team members, minimize disruption to park activities, and respond to after-hours calls and emergency irrigation repairs.
Lead, oversee, and participate in maintenance staff work; review completed work; coordinate priorities, schedules, assignments, equipment, and materials; and provide training on work methods and safety procedures.
Collect and maintain irrigation equipment and maintenance data, logs, records, and reports; use CityWorks, GIS/GPS, AutoCAD, and related systems to update 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- to heavy-duty equipment, machinery, hand tools, and power tools for assigned duties.
Install snow-removal equipment on trucks; operate snowplows, ATVs, UTVs, sanders, snow blowers, shovels, loaders, and dump trucks; remove snow and apply sand; and remain available for weather-related response.
Communicate with the public, respond to service requests, and coordinate with maintenance crews, suppliers, and citizens.
Follow City safety procedures and use and maintain required personal protective equipment.
Assist with special projects and events, including setup and cleanup, building construction, and community cleanup programs.
Perform minor vehicle and equipment maintenance; keep shops, workspaces, tools, and equipment organized; maintain inventory and replenish supplies; and remove trash and recycling.
Perform other related duties as required.