City Parks Irrigation Tech – Water-Smart Landscapes

City of Scottsdale; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS retirement

PEHP

457 plan

Pet insurance

Bilingual pay

Wellness program

Free facility access

Job summary

City of Scottsdale is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across municipal landscapes. The role supports water conservation, landscape health, and sustainable outdoor infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of irrigation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to operate heavy equipment and perform system audits. A Backflow Tester certification is required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of professional irrigation experience required.
• Must obtain Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems.
• Design efficient irrigation layouts for diverse landscapes.
• Operate heavy equipment to install and repair irrigation components.
• Perform system audits and inspections for optimal water use and coverage.
• Document repairs, inventory, controller programming, and updates.
• Collaborate with maintenance crews on landscaping and irrigation planning.

Skills

Irrigation troubleshooting

Irrigation design

Install controllers

Maintenance of mainlines

Operate heavy equipment

System audits

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Scottsdale is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across municipal landscapes. The role supports water conservation, landscape health, and sustainable outdoor infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of irrigation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to operate heavy equipment and perform system audits. A Backflow Tester certification is required within one year of hire.