Irrigation Systems Technician — Public Service Impact

City of Boca Raton; 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

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.