Irrigation Technician - Denver Parks and Recreation

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking two full-time Irrigation Technicians to support operations within the Northwest and Southwest districts in Denver. This role offers job stability, work-life balance, and an affordable, valuable, and comprehensive benefits package. The City and County of Denver invests in its employees and values their well-being and job satisfaction. Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) recognizes the importance of diversity and is committed to examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion, identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes, strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity, and reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
• One (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing commercial, agricultural, or related irrigation systems.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a horticulturist to develop a watering plan of plants and flowers.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, and installing irrigation central control systems and parts.
• Toro Sentinel Central Control System experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing irrigation systems for park properties.
• Programming irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of efficiency.
• Perform semi-skilled, unlicensed trades work in multiple areas including irrigation system maintenance, mechanical maintenance, tool machinery, equipment maintenance, minor electrical, minor plumbing, painting, etc.
• Read irrigation drawings and perform construction and maintenance/repair and replacement of broken parts on various equipment.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify construction, maintenance, and repair needs including estimating materials, labor, time, and cost of repairs.
• Complete utility locates for contractors.
• Clean, adjust, and lubricate engines, pumps, and compressors; and replace belts and filters.
• Operate and maintain lightweight vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize a computer for diagnosing system problems.
• Maintain irrigation and sprinkler systems for seasonal use.
• Assist in additional special projects such as volunteer projects or special events.
• Participate in snow removal and other park maintenance duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits
• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED