Irrigation Technician - Denver

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, in-person, and essential position serving as an irrigation technician for the Northern District Division of Facilities Management (DFM). The role manages all irrigation-related operations, including system start-up and shutdown, emergency repairs, system monitoring, and performance optimization using web-based controls and manual irrigation clocks. The technician will perform irrigation and low-voltage electrical control work to ensure efficient system operation, including oversight of campus well and well pump systems.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of full-time experience with commercial irrigation experience that included installing irrigation systems, system start-up and shutdown, emergency repairs, system monitoring and performance optimization in environments such as parks, golf courses, schools, campuses, etc.
At least two (2) years of full-time experience with large-scale landscaping and grounds maintenance experience in environments such as parks, golf courses, schools, campuses, etc.
Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.
Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.
Must successfully pass Motor Vehicle Check.
Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must be available to respond in person to after hours calls via call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or interruption.

Nice To Haves

Relevant State experience

Responsibilities

Independently performs irrigation work related to the campus irrigation system, including inspections, installations, repairs, and monitoring water flow across campus irrigation systems.
Evaluates irrigation system performance, water flow, pressure, and sprinkler coverage to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
Adjusts irrigation schedules to support water conservation and efficient operations.
Diagnoses irrigation system failures and determines appropriate repair methods based on system conditions and operational needs.
Troubleshoots and repairs low-voltage electrical control systems associated with irrigation operations.
Evaluates well and pump system performance and implements operational or maintenance adjustments to maintain reliable irrigation service.
Provides training, guidance, and technical support to staff on irrigation operations and systems, sprinkler repairs, and irrigation installation and maintenance best practices and departmental standards.
Reviews completed irrigation work to ensure compliance with operational standards, irrigation best practices, and department expectations.
Provides performance-related feedback and operational input to the Grounds Supervisor.
Applies herbicides and/or pesticides to trees, shrubs, and lawns according to federal and state regulations.
Maintains shrubs with electric trimmers.
Irrigates, aerates, fertilizes, and preserves lawns, trees, and shrubs.
Operates lawn mowers, tractors, dump trucks, snowplows, trenchers, and state vehicles.
Prevents possible hazardous accidents with patients, staff, and visitors by removing ice, snow, debris, and sand from parking lots, walkways, and door entrances.
Monitors and repairs slip, trip, and fall hazards relating to sidewalks, pathways, and building entrances.
Assures proper disposal of disregarded materials by unloading disregarded materials to proper disposal sites.
Repairs roads and streets by using proper and adequate tools and/or material in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Ensures safe access to facilities during inclement weather.
Operates snowplow trucks, snow blowers, tractors, and hand shovels during inclement weather events.
Removes ice and snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds using hand tools, shovels, and small bladed vehicles.
Applies ice melt and sand as needed.
Operates a variety of manual tools and equipment to include tractors, plows, lifts, hand and riding mowers, trimmers, edgers, gators, and other grounds care equipment to maintain lawns, trees, bedded plants, and flowers.
Mows grass, trims, and rakes; plants, transplants, sprays, and trims flowers, shrubs, and small trees.
Cuts and removes limbs from dead trees.
Operates, maintains, sets up, and cleans grounds and irrigation-related equipment and vehicles in support of campus operations.
Assists with maintaining safe, functional, and well-maintained campus outdoor environments.
Assists in the design and implementation of all landscaping projects to include design, customer input, cost estimating, and project management.
Provides assistance to other departments such as electrical, plumbing, and construction by removing building debris, excavating electrical and plumbing ditches, and/or support of running electrical and plumbing lines and water main repairs.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.