Irrigation Technician

City of Scottsdale; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS retirement

PEHP

457 plan

Pet insurance

Bilingual pay

Wellness program

Free facility access

Job summary

City of Scottsdale is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across municipal landscapes. The role supports water conservation, landscape health, and sustainable outdoor infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of irrigation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to operate heavy equipment and perform system audits. A Backflow Tester certification is required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of professional irrigation experience required.
• Must obtain Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems.
• Design efficient irrigation layouts for diverse landscapes.
• Operate heavy equipment to install and repair irrigation components.
• Perform system audits and inspections for optimal water use and coverage.
• Document repairs, inventory, controller programming, and updates.
• Collaborate with maintenance crews on landscaping and irrigation planning.

Skills

Irrigation troubleshooting

Irrigation design

Install controllers

Maintenance of mainlines

Operate heavy equipment

System audits

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and making a visible difference in the health and beauty of your community’s green spaces? Join our dedicated Parks and Recreation team and play a key role in maintaining and protecting our city’s diverse public landscapes. We are looking for skilled Irrigation Technicians who take pride in ensuring that parks, landscaped medians, and scenic preserve trailheads remain healthy, vibrant, and sustainable for our community. In this essential position, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex irrigation systems across a variety of municipal landscapes. Your work will directly support water conservation efforts, landscape health, and the long-term care of our outdoor infrastructure.

The Ideal Candidate Has Experience In

• Assisting field teams with quickly diagnosing and troubleshooting irrigation system issues


• Designing efficient irrigation systems for a wide range of landscaped environments


• Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing multiple types and models of irrigation controllers


• Performing maintenance and repairs on irrigation mainlines, control valves, and backflow prevention devices


• Operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, small and large trenchers, and front-end loaders, along with hand tools to install and repair irrigation components


• Conducting system audits, performance checks, and inspections to ensure optimal water coverage and responsible resource use


• Working collaboratively with maintenance crews to support landscaping, turf care, and irrigation planning


• Keeping accurate, timely documentation of repairs, inventory, controller programming, and system updates

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $28.16/hour.

The City of Scottsdale offers comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, including 1 Floating Holiday


• Vacation Accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month, available for use as soon as it’s earned


• Sick Leave Accrual at 8 hours per month, also available immediately after accrual


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, including behavioral health services


• City-Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to one year of your annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage


• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500 per year to help you continue your education


• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)— a defined benefit pension plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98%, including long-term disability coverage


• Post-Employment Health Plan, employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP


• Supplemental Retirement Options through Nationwide (457 plan)


• Pet Insurance to help care for your animals


• Bilingual Pay Compensation for eligible employees


• Employee Wellness Incentives to support your health goals


• Free Access to multiple city-owned fitness and recreational facilities

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Please Note

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.


• Three years of professional experience in irrigation work.

Licensing, Certifications, And Other Requirements

• Must possess or obtain within one year of hire a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification.


• Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.


• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

Full-Time Positions

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.

Part-Time Positions

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSLF program by going to the Federal Student Aid website.