Landscape Irrigation Technician

Shelby American, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dedicated team at an iconic botanical garden, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining irrigation systems and enhancing the beauty of the grounds. As a Landscape Irrigation Technician, you'll ensure that water features and lighting systems are in top condition, providing a pleasant experience for visitors. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where your expertise in water management and customer service will shine. With a commitment to connecting people with plants, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values sustainability and community engagement. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a real impact in the heart of Denver.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Plan

Life Insurance Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Healthcare Spending Account (HSA)

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water management and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of irrigation maintenance tools and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage irrigation systems, ensuring maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with the Horticultural Department on projects.

Skills

Irrigation Maintenance

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Landscape Technician (CLT)

Tools

Irrigation Maintenance Tools

Microsoft Suite

Heavy Equipment

Job description

About Denver Botanic Gardens: Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens was founded in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The Gardens has a robust living plant collection, natural history collection and art collection along with temporary art exhibitions. The Gardens is a dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family – as well as world-class exhibitions, education, and plant conservation research programs.

Denver Botanic Gardens is currently seeking a Full Time Landscape Irrigation Technician in our Operations Department! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you:

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the repair and oversight of Denver Botanic Gardens irrigation systems, water features, lighting, and turf management. This position pursues improved standards for maintenance and establishes uniformly high standards of maintenance of water systems. Additionally, this position ensures a positive and pleasant experience and the safety, cleanliness and visual appeal of the water systems of Denver Botanic Gardens. This position requires knowledge of both preventive and applied maintenance techniques in order to efficiently diagnose and resolve difficult water related problems.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and management to the Irrigation Assistant.
• Ensures training and qualification on all assigned equipment.
• Assists in collaboration with the Horticultural Department to plan and coordinate irrigation, water feature, and lighting projects.
• Oversees on-site preventive maintenance and repairs of all irrigation, water features, and lighting equipment.
• Maintains job-specific tools, inventories, and equipment.
• Ensures shop equipment is in proper working condition.
• Applies and optimizes appropriate irrigation design, mapping, renovation, maintenance, programming, monitoring, repair/removal, and installation techniques to various systems.
• Manages and programs the Central Control System, including the main circulation pumping station.
• Oversees management of all related water feature systems.
• Oversees management of all related 24 volt lighting systems.
• Troubleshoots proposed garden construction, design, and landscaping plans.
• Inspects irrigation contractor’s work and other construction work related to irrigation and water features.
• Recommends the replacement of existing systems.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Maintains a positive and professional working relationship with managers, co-workers, visitors, and others.
• Attends all required on-site meetings.
• Regular attendance at the worksite may be required. As with all positions at Denver Botanic Gardens, the incumbent must be in good performance standing to be eligible for remote work. Remote work is at the discretion of management at all times.
• All Gardens employees must be committed to the mission of connecting people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world.

Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a working knowledge of irrigation maintenance tools, including but not limited to trencher, puller, and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of irrigation and water feature systems.
• Must have proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and deal well with stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans as necessary.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must be a positive representative of the Gardens at all times.
• Must work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and the public.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma / GED and/or combination of education and equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in water management and irrigation including designing, installing, programming, maintaining, and repairing various systems.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in small and large equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) license.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel required. Requires the ability to travel to remote locations (or other Garden locations) where the environment may vary significantly.

Denver Botanic Gardens has an incredible benefits package for eligible employees!

Our major benefits include a choice of Medical Plans, a Dental and Vision Plan, and Life Insurance Plan. We have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Spending Account (HSA). The Gardens offers a generous Retirement Savings Plan with a Company contribution of 6% after one year of service for eligible participants. The Gardens also offers paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and access to personal lines of insurance. Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an RTD ECO pass.

For eligible employees, The Gardens employment also includes a complimentary Denver Botanic Gardens Membership, access to Gardens education classes, and summer concert tickets.

Come work for a place that offers you SO much more than just a paycheck!