Maintenance Tech - Irrigation

North Texas Tollway Authority • Frisco, TX

20d

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech – Irrigation monitors and schedules NTTA’s computerized, system-wide irrigation system to implement appropriate watering schedules, sustain plants, and conserve water. The role manages and maintains multiple irrigation controllers and zones on assigned roadways and performs irrigation repairs—including repairs to main lines, laterals, drip lines, valves, and wiring—to prevent plant mortality due to inadequate irrigation.

This position is designated as an Essential Employee and supports public safety, property protection, and continuity of critical business operations. As a condition of employment, the employee may be required to work day, evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, and emergency shifts to ensure uninterrupted essential services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one year of training or education beyond a high school diploma.
• One to three years of irrigation or landscape experience.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain a Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain an irrigation technician license within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Tanker endorsement.
• Irrigation Technician License.
• Experience with Rainbird IQ4 systems.

Responsibilities

• Under the Team Leader’s direction, monitor landscape and irrigation assets and ensure maintenance and repairs are completed using accepted industry practices.
• Inspect, remove, replace, and repair irrigation systems and associated components.
• Assist with erosion repair and prevention projects and other repair or construction tasks.
• In the absence of the Senior Maintenance Tech – Irrigation, specify repair materials and calculate quantities needed for assigned projects.
• In the absence of the Senior Maintenance Tech – Irrigation, generate work orders; plan and schedule tasks; prepare reports and cost analyses; schedule and document time and labor costs; monitor progress; and assist with appraisal and progress reports.
• Participate in Snow and Ice Events by preparing, operating, and cleaning equipment and vehicles; work shifts of up to 12 hours as part of the Department’s emergency operation.

What This Job Offers

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