Irrigation Technician II - Public Works

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greeley is seeking an Irrigation Technician II to maintain and repair irrigation systems in downtown areas and city properties. You will work with motorized equipment, install features, and support public spaces and facilities.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of irrigation experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a CDL or flagger certification within six months. This outdoor role involves varied weather and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years irrigation experience.
• Class A or B CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Flagger Certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems and infrastructure.
• Perform landscape maintenance and related duties.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and hand/power tools.
• Maintain records of repairs and inspections.

Skills

Irrigation systems knowledge

Public space maintenance

Tools and equipment operation

Diagnostics and repairs

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cityworks

Baseline

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.16 - $33.74 Hourly

Full Salary Range: $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges?

The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary

The Irrigation Technician II will perform general upkeep and cleaning of public spaces in downtown Greeley and landscape maintenance including planting, installing pavers, installing trash receptacles and benches, mowing, watering, pruning, weed control, and facility / equipment repairs. The successful candidate will bring the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment and hand and power tools. The Technicians may oversee projects if Equipment Operator II and III are absent from the work site(s).

Minimum Requirements

Experience, Education, and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five (3-5) years of irrigation experience.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver's license or the ability to obtain within (6) months.
• Flagger Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Specialized training beyond high school or related experience in equipment maintenance or basic mechanics.
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in the use of operating hand and power tools, light trucks, tractors used in public space maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in the upkeep of public spaces including landscaping knowledge and sprinkler systems.
• Basic math skills to install and maintain irrigation systems.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Baseline, Cityworks, and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Ability to solve a variety of problems in situations where there are substantially diversified procedures, specialized standards, and only limited standardization, and have the decision-making ability to achieve the required job results while adhering to specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and technical practices.
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.

Essential Functions

• Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains irrigation systems and associated infrastructure, including controllers, valves, heads, and backflow devices.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on irrigation systems serving parks, medians, landscaped areas, and other City-owned properties.
• Performs landscape maintenance activities including planting, mowing, pruning, watering, weed control, and maintenance of public spaces and amenities.
• Installs and maintains public infrastructure, including pavers, trash receptacles, benches, and signage.
• Operates light and heavy equipment, hand tools, and power tools in support of assigned duties.
• Conducts inspections of irrigation systems, public infrastructure, and equipment and performs minor equipment maintenance.
• Safely applies pesticides, herbicides, and other chemical agents in accordance with applicable regulations and safety standards.
• Maintains records related to irrigation repairs, maintenance activities, and inspections.
• Assists with setup and teardown activities for special events and City-sponsored functions as assigned.
• Performs snow and ice mitigation activities and participates in an on-call rotation as required.
• Provides lead work direction to seasonal staff and may oversee small projects or assignments.
• Follows established safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Travel - Standard Local Travel

This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily outdoors across a variety of municipal environments, including roadways, detention ponds, and construction sites, with occasional indoor tasks at maintenance shops.
• Routinely exposed to all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.
• The role involves proximity to and operation of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes and snowplows with exposure to loud noise, vibrations, moving machinery, dust, fumes, road and organic debris. and potentially hazardous materials.
• Duties include working in and around live traffic, construction zones, and active stormwater infrastructure requiring the use of appropriate PPE and traffic control practices.
• Stormwater operations may require working near standing water, biological hazards, or contaminated materials, with safety protocols in place.
• Work may involve navigating uneven terrain, confined spaces, and elevated surfaces, including manholes, culverts, embankments, at heights (such as on rooftops, ladders, or scaffolding).
• May involve extended shifts and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as part of an on-call rotation.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Ability to walk, stand, or work on uneven terrain for extended periods. Frequently climb ladders, steps, and equipment; enter and exit vehicles and equipment regularly.
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 100 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance as needed.
• Endurance: Ability to perform sustained physical labor in outdoor environments for extended periods (8–12 hours), including during inclement weather and emergency response.
• Dexterity: Sufficient manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and vehicle controls with precision and safety. Ability to complete fine motor tasks.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend stoop kneel crouch reach overhead and below waist level and maintain awkward positions when performing work tasks.
• Vision and Hearing: Adequate visual acuity to read instruments, inspect work areas and monitor traffic and jobsite conditions. Ability to monitor surroundings and equipment operation. Ability to hear warning signals, verbal instructions, and equipment sounds in noisy environments.
• Ability to maintain DOT Medical Certificate

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [e-mail].

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.