Irrigation Technician Apprentice – Parks Maintenance

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking an Irrigation Apprentice to assist with inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems serving municipal parks, public grounds, landscapes, and athletic fields. This entry-level, training-oriented role operates under direct supervision.

You will gain hands-on skills through structured training, perform routine maintenance, document work, and participate in on-call rotations as required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Awareness of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and turf care practices.
• Knowledge of irrigation components including sprinkler heads, valves, piping, and controllers.
• Knowledge of basic workplace safety practices when using tools and performing outdoor maintenance.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Skill in identifying visible damage, leaks, and maintenance deficiencies.
• Skill in documenting completed work and recording basic maintenance information.
• Ability to learn irrigation system components through training and practice.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and use PPE.
• Ability to maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, routine maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems under direct supervision.
• Identify and report irrigation deficiencies and assist with approved repairs as assigned.
• Install, adjust, clean, and replace sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves, fittings, piping, and other irrigation components as directed.
• Identify and report water waste, overspray, leaks, and inefficiencies; assist with schedule adjustments and conservation.
• Safely use tools and equipment; maintain organized work areas; assist with inventorying supplies.
• Complete assigned work orders, maintenance logs, inspection records, and repair documentation; communicate issues to supervisor.
• Be available for on-call rotations and respond to emergencies as directed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Landscaping & turf care

Irrigation components

Safety practices

Follow instructions

Identify maintenance issues

Document maintenance work

Learn through training

Attendance & punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

PPE & safety gear

Irrigation controllers basics

Job description

City of Lubbock is seeking an Irrigation Apprentice to assist with inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems serving municipal parks, public grounds, landscapes, and athletic fields. This entry-level, training-oriented role operates under direct supervision.

You will gain hands-on skills through structured training, perform routine maintenance, document work, and participate in on-call rotations as required.