Irrigation Technician - Denver Parks and Recreation

RiseMe; Colorado; On-site; USD 68,447,000 - 102,696,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B retirement plan

140 hours PTO + holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The City and County of Denver’s Parks and Recreation department seeks an Irrigation Technician to monitor, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems across park properties. This role emphasizes efficiency, safety, and seasonal maintenance, with a focus on reliability and service to Denver residents.

Ideal candidates bring irrigation system experience, the ability to read drawings, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate
• Experience: One (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing commercial, agricultural, or related irrigation systems
• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems for park properties, including programming irrigation systems to achieve efficiency
• Read irrigation drawings and perform construction and maintenance/repair of parts on equipment
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs including estimating materials, labor, time, and cost of repairs
• Operate and maintain lightweight vehicles and equipment
• Maintain irrigation and sprinkler systems for seasonal use
• Participate in snow removal and other park maintenance duties as needed

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting hourly range for this position is $23.89 - $29.86/hour based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking two full-time Irrigation Technician to support operations within the Northwest and Southwest districts in Denver. To see a map of the parks districts, please click here. The typical work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., but some weekend work will be required.

What You’ll Do

Irrigation Technicians with Denver Parks and Recreation love their jobs because of:

• Job stability and work-life balance; reliable work schedules with rotating on-call emergency response shared as a team
• An affordable, valuable, and comprehensive benefits package (for more information, visit our Benefits Page)
• A large organization with many opportunities for career growth and development; training and certification opportunities, promotional/transfer opportunities, and professional development resources
• A shared passion and stewardship for parks that benefit citizens and visitors of Denver
• As an employer of choice, the City of Denver invests in its employees and values their well-being and job satisfaction

DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to:

• Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion
• Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
• Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity
• Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization

As an Irrigation Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing irrigation systems for park properties, including programming irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of efficiency. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Perform semi-skilled, unlicensed trades work in multiple areas including irrigation system maintenance, mechanical maintenance, tool machinery, equipment maintenance, minor electrical, minor plumbing, painting, etc.
• Read irrigation drawings and perform construction and maintenance/repair and replacement of broken parts on various equipment
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify construction, maintenance, and repair needs including estimating materials, labor, time, and cost of repairs
• Complete utility locates for contractors
• Clean, adjust, and lubricate engines, pumps, and compressors; and replace belts and filters
• Operate and maintain lightweight vehicles and equipment
• Utilize a computer for diagnosing system problems
• Maintain irrigation and sprinkler systems for seasonal use
• Assist in additional special projects such as volunteer projects or special events
• Participate in snow removal and other park maintenance duties as needed

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

We are looking for a reliable and career-oriented maintenance professional who is seeking an opportunity to showcase their skills and flourish both independently and alongside a group of collaborative professionals.

Additionally, our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with a horticulturist to develop a watering plan of plants and flowers
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, and installing irrigation central control systems and parts
• Toro Sentinel Central Control System experience preferred, but not required

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate
• Experience: One (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing commercial, agricultural, or related irrigation systems
• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until October 1st, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 1st, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3318 Irrigation Technician

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.89 - $35.84

Target Pay

$23.89 - $29.86/hour based on experience and education

Agency

Parks and Recreation

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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