Irrigation Technician III - Parks & Recreation

Colonial Group; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Temple, TX seeks an Irrigation Technician III to maintain, inspect, and operate city irrigation systems and support special events.

Under supervision, you will repair systems, inspect backflow devices and control boxes, and collaborate with Parks staff to write irrigation specifications for city projects. You will estimate costs, stock parts, supervise crews, and coordinate with other departments.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, including multi-strand and 2 wire/decoder systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• TCEQ Licensed Landscape Irrigator.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains all irrigation systems managed by the Parks department.
• Inspects of all assigned irrigation systems, backflow devices, and control boxes.
• Works with Parks Maintenance Division Director and Parks Planner to write and update irrigation specifications for related city projects.
• Estimates costs and purchases supplies needed to accomplish projects, ensuring purchasing procedures are followed.
• Maintains inventory of needed repair parts.
• Supervises temporary and permanent employees during irrigation projects.
• Coordinates with other city departments with inspection, maintenance, and replacement of system backflow devices.
• Supports special events, both City and private, and helps with the set up and take down of the portable stage.
• Works with contractors to perform repairs & upgrades to existing systems and new installs.
• Provides input to assist Parks and GIS department in accurate mapping of irrigation systems.
• Provides irrigation design and supervises installation and system modifications as assigned.
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Irrigation system maintenance

Backflow inspection

Troubleshooting & repairs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Irrigation Technician III, under the general supervision of the Parks Foreman, maintains, inspects, and operates City irrigation systems and supports special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains all irrigation systems managed by the Parks department
• Inspects of all assigned irrigation systems, backflow devices, and control boxes
• Works with Parks Maintenance Division Director and Parks Planner to write and update irrigation specifications for related city projects
• Estimates costs and purchases supplies needed to accomplish projects, ensuring purchasing procedures are followed
• Maintains inventory of needed repair parts
• Supervises temporary and permanent employees during irrigation projects
• Coordinates with other city departments with inspection, maintenance, and replacement of system backflow devices
• Supports special events, both City and private, and helps with the set up and take down of the portable stage
• Works with contractors to perform repairs & upgrades to existing systems and new installs
• Provides input to assist Parks and GIS department in accurate mapping of irrigation systems
• Provides irrigation design and supervises installation and system modifications as assigned
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, including multi-strand and 2 wire/decoder systems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license
• TCEQ Licensed Landscape Irrigator