Irrigation Technician III - Parks & Recreation

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple in Temple, TX is seeking an Irrigation Technician III under the Parks Foreman to maintain, inspect, and operate city irrigation systems and support special events. The role involves repairing systems, inspecting backflow devices and control boxes, supervising staff, coordinating with other departments, and assisting with design, installation, and mapping of irrigation projects.

Strong knowledge of irrigation technology and safety guidelines is required; a valid driver's license

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.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains all irrigation systems managed by the Parks department
• Inspects 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

Skills

Irrigation systems maintenance

Supervisory experience

Inspection and diagnostics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backflow device knowledge

Irrigation hardware

Job description

Temple, TX, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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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 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

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.