Irrigation Technician

City of North Myrtle Beach; Ocean Drive Beach (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a municipal irrigation technician to install, maintain and program automatic irrigation systems across parks, landscapes, athletic fields and other city properties. The role emphasizes professional customer service in a municipal environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of progressive irrigation maintenance experience, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible irrigation maintenance experience (golf course or landscape).
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and program automatic irrigation systems for parks, landscapes, athletic fields and other municipal properties.
• Operate and maintain irrigation-related equipment.
• Provide professional customer service in a municipal setting.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Job description

Under general supervision installs, maintains, and programs automatic irrigation systems within parks, landscapes, athletic fields, and other municipal properties. Performs in a professional environment where customer service is paramount.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course or landscape irrigation maintenance

Certifications

• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Associates Degree
• Prior experience designing, installing and maintaining landscape irrigation systems on public, industrial, or commercial property
• SC Pesticide Applicator’s license with Turf and Ornamental designation

Note

• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
• Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including tractors, mowers, landscaping equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to climb, reach, crawl, bend, stoop, etc. in the performance of job duties. Physical demand requirements are those for Medium Work to Heavy Work.