Irrigation & Landscape Technician — On-Site, Hybrid Option

Dallas College; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is hiring a Landscape Services Irrigation Technician to support maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and landscape assets across multiple campuses. The role requires skilled craftwork in irrigation, water conservation, and equipment operation, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration within the Facilities Management team.

The position is on-site with potential hybrid arrangements after six months based on responsibilities and policy.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of landscape design, tools, water conservation, irrigation controllers, maintenance & repair.
• Experience with light to medium construction equipment.
• Understand installation, troubleshooting and repair of irrigation systems.
• Read, diagnose and repair irrigation system problems.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine needs.
• Identify causes of errors and solve issues.
• Analyze information to select best solutions.
• Use computer tech to access data and communicate.
• Maintain equipment maintenance records.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Provide strong customer service.
• Maintain security of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair irrigation systems using hand tools and equipment.
• Ensure high-quality landscaping maintenance across Dallas College locations.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems and equipment.
• Report repair problems to Facilities Manager.
• Design and maintain irrigation systems addressing water conservation per Texas TCEQ.
• Operate and maintain equipment for irrigation and landscape tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on irrigation systems and pump stations.
• Requisition and maintain inventory of irrigation parts.
• Keep related records and drawings up to date.
• Troubleshoot low voltage irrigation electrical / valve / pump issues.
• Collaborate with facilities team to ensure customer service and safe grounds.
• Assist other Facilities Management teams as required.
• Complete required professional development hours annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscape design

Power tools

Water conservation

Irrigation controllers

Maintenance & repair

Reading/diagnosing irrigation

Equipment operation

Computer literacy

Customer service

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Licensed Irrigation Technician

Texas driver's license

Bilingual or multilingual preferred

Tools

Skid loaders

Excavators

Trenchers

Job description

Dallas College is hiring a Landscape Services Irrigation Technician to support maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and landscape assets across multiple campuses. The role requires skilled craftwork in irrigation, water conservation, and equipment operation, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration within the Facilities Management team.

The position is on-site with potential hybrid arrangements after six months based on responsibilities and policy.