Irrigation Construction Technician - Denver Parks and Recreation

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A metropolitan parks authority in Denver is seeking a full-time Irrigation Construction Technician to install, renovate, and repair irrigation systems for parks. The role offers competitive pay of $23.33 to $29.16 per hour, robust benefits including a pension plan, and growth opportunities within a diverse team committed to enhancing parks and recreation for the community.

Benefits

Life-long monthly pension

457B Retirement Plan

140 hours PTO plus additional paid holidays

Qualifications

• One year of experience maintaining and repairing commercial or related irrigation systems.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience working with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Install, renovate, and repair irrigation systems.
• Read irrigation drawings and ensure maintenance.
• Inspect existing irrigation infrastructure.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing irrigation systems

Working collaboratively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Toro Sentinel Central Control System

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Overview

Denver Parks & Recreation is seeking a full-time Irrigation Construction Technician to support operations within Denver’s Water Conservation team. This position will be responsible for installing, renovating, and repairing irrigation systems for park properties, including optimizing irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of efficiency.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $23.33 – $29.16/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 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

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).

Location

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a full-time Irrigation Construction Technician to support operations within Water Conservation. To see a map of the parks within this district, please see here. The typical work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., but some weekend work will be required.

What You’ll Do

Irrigation Technicians with Denver Parks and Recreation love their jobs because of:

• Job stability and work-life balance; reliable work schedules with rotating on-call emergency response shared as a team

• An affordable, valuable, and comprehensive benefits package (for more information, visit our Benefits Page)

• A large organization with many opportunities for career growth and development; training and certification opportunities, promotional/transfer opportunities, and professional development resources

• A shared passion and stewardship for parks that benefit citizens and visitors of Denver

• As an employer of choice, the City of Denver invests in its employees and values their well-being and job satisfaction

DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR 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

• Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization

As a Water Conservation Irrigation Construction Technician, you will be responsible for installing, renovating, and repairing irrigation systems for park properties, including optimizing irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of efficiency.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform semi-skilled, unlicensed trades work in multiple areas including irrigation system installation, mechanical maintenance, tool machinery, equipment maintenance, minor electrical, minor plumbing, painting, etc.

• Read irrigation drawings and perform construction, maintenance/repair, and replacement of complete parks irrigation systems

• Inspect existing irrigation infrastructure and equipment to identify construction, maintenance, and repair needs including estimating materials, labor, time, and cost of repairs

• Complete utility locates for projects

• Perform all related duties to irrigation construction including inspection, site prep, trenching, wiring, hand digging, lateral and mainline installation, adjustments, and project site restoration

• Operate and maintain lightweight vehicles and equipment

• Maintain irrigation and sprinkler systems and all their related components

• Assist in additional special projects such as emergency and prioritized repairs and replacements

• Participate in snow removal and other park maintenance duties as needed

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You\'ll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

We are looking for a reliable and career-oriented construction professional who is seeking an opportunity to showcase their skills and flourish both independently and alongside a group of collaborative professionals. Additionally, our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with people of differing backgrounds and skill levels to plan, design, estimate, and construct irrigation systems

• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, and installing a variety of irrigation systems and parts. Advanced troubleshooting tactics are a plus!

• Toro Sentinel Central Control System Installation and troubleshooting experience preferred, but not required

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate

• Experience: One (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing commercial, agricultural, or related irrigation systems

• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver\'s License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

• Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3318 Irrigation Technician

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.33 - $35.00

Target Pay

$23.33 - $29.16/hour based on experience and education

Agency

Parks and Recreation

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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