Irrigation System Technician

City of Boca Raton, FL; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton is hiring for an irrigation technician responsible for repair, maintenance, and care of the irrigation system and pumps. You will work under supervision, with some oversight of junior staff.

Key duties include locating irrigation wires, restoring power, operating equipment, and performing preventive maintenance. A high school diploma and one year of pump/irrigation experience are required, with a Florida Class E license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; required.
• At least 1 year of pump maintenance or irrigation experience.
• Florida driver's license Class E with clean driving record.
• Basic irrigation design certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate wire-tracking and restore 24VAC/12VDC power to systems.
• Operate trencher and follow standard procedures.
• Repair and maintain irrigation systems and pumps.
• Dig ditches for mainlines and laterals as needed.
• Disassemble pumps, replace parts, and reassemble.
• Inspect pump stations for leaks and proper operation.
• Check clocks, timers, valves, and sprinkler heads.
• Install electric valves and mainlines for new areas.
• Operate Motorola irrigation controllers and ICC computer.
• Monitor field units and address valve alarms as required.
• Perform weekly wet checks using ICC Central Computer.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Irrigation Design Certificate

Tools

Voltmeter

ICC Systems Central Computer

Job description

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: Offers a variety of insurance options, with the City contributing up to 100% of the cost for single coverage under most plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

General Statement of Job:

Performs intermediate skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and care of irrigation system and pumps; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over subordinate workers.

• Operate wire-tracking device locating irrigation wires and restore 24VAC and 12VDC operations
• Operate trencher and knowledge of operating procedures
• Repairs and maintains irrigation systems and operate pumps.
• Use various shovels to Dig ditches for irrigation lines main and laterals
• Helps disassemble pumps, replaces defective parts, and reassembles pump.
• Check all pump stations for proper operation no leaks and troubleshooting.
• Checks clocks, timers, valves, and heads.
• Replaces missing/broken heads and nozzles, repair broken irrigation lines.
• Install electric valves and mainlines for new and existing areas
• Operate and troubleshoot Motorola Computerized Controllers
• Monitors ICC Systems Central Computer for operation of field unit Valve addressing Alarms
• Wet Checks according to weekly schedule Using ICC Systems Central Computer.
• Operates and troubleshoots field Radios

Related tasks:

• Make Daily inspection of areas using reclaim / potable water City of Boca Raton's Irrigation Standards
• Responds to emergency calls for leaks running water or valve issues
• Makes list of used supplies, parts, equipment, and tools to update inventory system Daily
• Performs Additional related tasks as required.

Knowledge of:

• The tools, materials, and equipment used in irrigation system maintenance and repair work.
• The materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of irrigation system repair and maintenance.
• Safety precautions applicable to the duties of the job
• Basic computer operation knowledge.

Skilled in:

• The operation, maintenance, and repair of electric irrigation Valves and Solar Equipment.

Ability to:

• Obtain satisfactory completion of Motorola Irrigation System Training
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Use necessary irrigation hand tools and voltmeter to evaluate and repair issue.
• Operate required machinery and equipment.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and
• One (1) year of experience in pump maintenance or irrigation system work.
• Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic Irrigation Design Certificate
• Basic computer experience preferred.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City, both on and off duty.

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constantly ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Constantly moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly moving about within the