Irrigation Systems & Landscape Maintenance Specialist

City of Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irvine is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Specialist within the Public Works & Sustainability Department to oversee irrigation systems, landscape contracts, and grounds maintenance. Expertise in water management and centralized irrigation controllers is essential.

The role includes diagnosing and installing irrigation systems, programming controllers, preparing reports, coordinating with contractors, and managing procurement and records, with possible 24-hour standby for emergencies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with landscape maintenance, water management training.
• Four years of specialized landscape maintenance experience or equivalent mix of education/experience.
• Class C California driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain irrigation systems, program controllers and enter data.
• Oversee landscape contractors' performance and assist in bidding, procurement and billing.
• Locate underground irrigation utilities and support emergency readiness.
• Perform landscape development plan checks and reviews.
• May work 24-hour standby for emergencies and varying shifts to meet department needs.

Skills

Irrigation maintenance

Contract oversight

Water management

GIS awareness

Education

Associate degree in plant science

Bachelor’s degree in plant science

Tools

Central irrigation controllers

GIS software

Job description

The City of Irvine is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Specialist within the Public Works & Sustainability Department to oversee irrigation systems, landscape contracts, and grounds maintenance. Expertise in water management and centralized irrigation controllers is essential.

The role includes diagnosing and installing irrigation systems, programming controllers, preparing reports, coordinating with contractors, and managing procurement and records, with possible 24-hour standby for emergencies