Turf & Grounds Irrigation Technician

Memorial Park Conservancy • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Turf & Grounds Irrigation Technician supports the performance, safety, and sustainability of Memorial Park's irrigation and turf health systems by performing daily inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, turf care applications, and related fieldwork within assigned park areas. This role follows established standards and supports the Irrigation Coordinator in maintaining reliable, efficient irrigation systems and healthy turf conditions.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in irrigation systems, turf management, landscape maintenance, grounds maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and components, including controllers, valves, heads, dripline, wiring, and associated equipment.
• Ability to identify common irrigation problems and perform routine troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience safely operating irrigation, spray, landscape, or grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow irrigation maps, work orders, application instructions, safety procedures, and verbal or written directions.
• Basic computer and mobile-device skills with the ability to learn digital work order, irrigation, and tracking systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Support the Irrigation Coordinator in carrying out daily irrigation and turf health priorities within assigned areas.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of irrigation infrastructure, including controllers, valves, heads, dripline, pump systems, municipal connections, wiring, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and replace irrigation components using established procedures and under the direction of the Irrigation Coordinator.
• Assist with irrigation programming and system adjustments based on site conditions, turf needs, weather, and direction from the Irrigation Coordinator or Supervisor.
• Identify and communicate leaks, pressure concerns, coverage deficiencies, drainage problems, damaged components, and other system issues.
• Monitor turf and soil conditions for dry areas, excess moisture, turf stress, pest activity, disease symptoms, weed pressure, and other concerns.
• Perform fertilizer, herbicide, fungicide, pesticide, and soil amendment applications under appropriate supervision and in accordance with established protocols, product labels, and regulatory standards.
• Support aeration, topdressing, turf replacement, overseeding, and other turf care activities.
• Accurately document inspections, repairs, chemical applications, programming changes, material usage, and completed work using established tracking systems.
• Assist with irrigation modifications, installations, improvement projects, and contractor work within assigned areas as directed.
• Interact with park visitors in a courteous and professional manner and model service standards.
• Reinforce safe work practices and proper equipment use among team members.
• Support compliance with safety policies and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Elevate safety concerns and operational risks to the Supervisor.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed